[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northern Star Resources jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northern-star-resources/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northern Star Resources # Senior Metallurgist Senior individual contributor Listed on Northern Star Resources’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northern Star Resources’s careers site →](https://careers.nsrltd.com/job/Northern-Goldfields-Senior-Metallurgist-WA/1360055866/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northern Star Resources](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northern-star-resources/) / Senior Metallurgist ## Job description Senior Metallurgist Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer. Your journey starts here... At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success. ### About our role Building on the ongoing success of our growth strategy and succession plan, our Carosue Dam operations are seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join the team on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, FIFO ex Perth. Reporting to the Processing Manager, the Senior Metallurgist is responsible for the metallurgical performance of the processing plant whilst providing leadership and guidance to the metallurgy function and technical support to the operations and maintenance teams. Here's what awaits you... - Analyse metallurgical performance and cost information both historical and leading indicators to identify potential process improvement and assist in the accurate projection of future performance - Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams - Manage all reporting requirements; daily, weekly, monthly and taking the lead to develop the Processing Department Budget - Identify, prioritise, and implement metallurgical projects. This includes engage and manage external contractors and consultants (as required) Actively support and participate in continuous improvement projects to assist in enhancing the performance of the processing plant operations Mentoring and coaching of Metallurgy Team to a standard that produces succession planning of departmental positions. To thrive in this role, you'll need... ### Experience The successful applicant will have similair relevant experience in an operational gold and hydrometallurgical mining-mineral processing environment. This role will suit someone who has a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence others in a positive manner with proven time management, planning and organisational skills. ### Qualifications Tertiary qualification in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, valid Australian Drivers Licence. ### Passion for Growth A desire to lead & contribute to the successful metallurgy team at Carosue Dam as well as Northern Star's dynamic work environment. ### Discover the perks of working at Northern Star Company subsidised GU Health Insurance. Short-term incentive bonus program. 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees. Employee Share Plan programs. Gold standard parental leave policy. GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services. Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement. Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options. ### Eligibility Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Apply now to join the Northern Star team! ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days[Apply on Northern Star Resources’s careers site →](https://careers.nsrltd.com/job/Northern-Goldfields-Senior-Metallurgist-WA/1360055866/) ## More jobs at Northern Star Resources ### [Alternate Underground Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northern-star-resources/jobs/5cb8d74c46ca97b17212/) ### [Crusher Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northern-star-resources/jobs/558142f0f7e469ad921d/) ### [Drill Fitter - Rhino](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northern-star-resources/jobs/d2da7615843486c652bd/) ### [Electrical Leading Hand - Underground](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northern-star-resources/jobs/6b88a6582e965127c84f/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Metallurgist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/423e11fa75bcd20a0fd3/) Siemens Energy ### [Placement Student Materials Engineer Metallurgist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/f05c04c09fd57814cfbd/) Cummins ### [Metallurgist I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/jobs/bbadfebae9a2002b8dc5/) Freeport-McMoRan ### [Metallurgist II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/jobs/75290508ca5e9265e292/) Freeport-McMoRan ### [Metallurgist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veolia-environnement/jobs/d282c410a71b4ab1a91d/) Veolia Environnement · Leuven, Vlaanderen, Belgium OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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