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Senior Metallurgist
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  • Work with leaders in your field
  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Be a part of a growing team
Job ID GT1602 Closing date 27/05/2026 Last Updated 28/04/2026

Senior Metallurgist – IsaMill™

Glencore Technology

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. GT1602

 

Glencore Technology delivers world leading mineral processing, leaching, electrolytic and smelting solutions to clients globally. Our products include the IsaMill™, Jameson Cell™, ISASMELT™, Albion Process™ and ISAKIDD™ technologies. We combine great technology with a small, dynamic team. We partner with clients to deliver solutions that combine process design, engineering design, training, commissioning, and ongoing support for the life of their projects.

 

We are seeking a passionate Senior Metallurgist to join our IsaMill™ Technology Team in Brisbane. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with our grinding technology and contribute to the development and implementation of the IsaMill™. Whilst the IsaMill™ will be the primary focus there will be opportunities for additional exposure to Jameson and Albion technologies. Your role will encompass technology development, test work program management, process design, equipment sizing, technical support for project delivery, site support and involvement in R&D initiatives. You will report directly to the Manager of IsaMill™ and OxiLeach. The role will include travel, both domestic and international.

 

You will be responsible for:

  • Support the development, marketing, investigation, and implementation of the IsaMill™ and our other technologies.
  • Design, oversee, and assist with test work programs and equipment/plant design.
  • Provide technical assistance for project delivery and commissioning.
  • Offer ongoing support to technology users and key stakeholders.
  • Lead and train more junior members of the technology team
  • Generate and present technical papers, short courses, and presentations to key stakeholders

 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Mineral Processing.
  • At least five years of experience in the mining industry, with a focus on minerals processing.
  • Regrind experience and/or knowledge of IsaMill™ or other key grinding technologies (operational or technical).
  • Familiarity with Jameson Cell and/or Albion technologies.
  • Additional experience in flotation and hydrometallurgy would be viewed favourably.
  • Experience in operations and grinding circuit design would be viewed favourably.

 

Why you should choose us:

  • External Education Assistance Program
  • GT’s Leadership Program (2-day, Glencore Technology only, course that aims to share our culture as quickly as possible and focuses on fostering effective communication).
  • Preferred health providers offering corporate discounts
  • Car leasing opportunities
  • Glencore Rewards Program (discounts at many popular stores including Woolworths).

 

Applications close:  8am Wednesday 27 May 2026

 

Please note applications will only be accepted via our Careers Page at glencore.com/careers.

If you have any questions, please email gtrecruitment@glencore.com.au.

Glencore Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.