Processing Superintendent
From Ore to Gold – Lead the Performance That Delivers Every Ounce
Ravenswood Gold is seeking an experienced Processing Superintendent to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our processing plant at one of Queensland’s largest gold mining operations.
Reporting to the Processing Manager, you will drive production performance, optimise plant throughput and recovery, and lead a high-performing team committed to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all processing operations to achieve production, recovery, and cost targets
- Driving safe plant performance and embedding a strong safety culture
- Optimising plant throughput, recovery, and operational efficiency
- Coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly production plans
- Partnering with metallurgy and maintenance teams to improve performance and reliability
- Overseeing plant performance monitoring and corrective actions
- Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with site standards
- Supporting budget delivery, cost control, and forecasting
- Driving continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
- Overseeing water management and tailings operations for environmental compliance
- Developing and mentoring supervisors and processing teams
- Supporting commissioning, plant upgrades, and improvement projects
Why Join Us?
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8:6 DIDO roster – achieve a better work-life balance
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Key leadership role – influence plant performance and operational outcomes
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Stable, long-life operation with ongoing improvement and growth opportunities
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Supportive leadership team focused on safety, people, and performance
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Diverse processing environment with opportunities to drive optimisation
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Camp & meals covered on roster – focus on delivering results
About You:
You are a proven processing leader with experience in gold or mineral processing operations and a strong track record of delivering production outcomes, leading teams, and improving plant performance.
You’ll bring:
- Extensive experience in mineral processing operations, preferably gold
- Strong leadership experience managing supervisors and operational teams
- Demonstrated success in plant optimisation and performance improvement
- Solid understanding of gold processing circuits (crushing, milling, CIL/CIP, elution, recovery)
- Experience working closely with maintenance and metallurgy functions
- Strong safety leadership and knowledge of mining regulations
- Experience managing budgets, costs, and operational performance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly Regarded:
- Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related qualification
- Experience in gold processing operations
- Exposure to plant upgrades, commissioning, or optimisation projects
- Familiarity with control systems and operational reporting tools
Lead the plant. Drive performance. Deliver results. The future of Ravenswood Gold starts with you.
Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:
- Current Resume
- Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above
Internal applicants are encouraged to apply.
All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications
Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.
Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.
