Mining Processing Operator

Gold Mine Processing Operator

Haynes Group – Charters Towers Region, QLD

Mining, Resources & Energy | Processing

Contract/Temp | $56.65 – $60.50 p.h depending on experience

Join Haynes Group as a Gold Mine Process Technician in Charters Towers. $56-$60/hr, 7/7 roster, temp-to-perm, housing provided, BIBO daily. Apply now!

Join a Leading Team in Gold Processing Operations

Haynes Group is seeking skilled and safety-focused Process Technicians for an immediate start with our reputable client in the Charters Towers region. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic gold mining environment with strong potential for long-term employment.

Role Overview

• As a Process Technician, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of gold processing equipment.
• Manage crushing, grinding, leaching, and recovery processes to achieve maximum gold yield while upholding strict safety and production standards.
• Operate loaders to efficiently feed the crushing plant and maintain a consistent material flow.
• Maintain the ROM tip head in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Conduct sorting of oversize ore and remove tramp steel to ensure plant safety and efficiency.
• Operate crushers via SCADA systems to optimise plant throughput and minimise downtime.
• Safely and independently operate crushers, conveyors, mills, cyclones, thickeners, and CIP circuits as part of the gold processing operation.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of water and tailings management to ensure environmental compliance and process sustainability

What’s on Offer

• 7/7 rotating roster
• Temp-to-perm pathway
• Accommodation provided while on shift (for non-local candidates)
• Competitive flat hourly rate: $56.65 – $60.50 (based on experience)
• 12-hour shifts
• Bus-in/Bus-out (BIBO) from Charters Towers daily
• Supportive leadership from the Processing Manager and Superintendent

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in mineral processing, ideally within gold operations
• Hands-on knowledge of crushers, mills, CIL/CIP circuits, thickeners, and gravity recovery systems
• Understanding of water and tailings management
• Proficiency in DCS/SCADA or similar process control systems highly regarded
• Manual driver’s licence (essential)
• RII Front End Loader ticket
• Confined space and working at heights certification
• High-risk work licences (e.g., forklift, EWP) are advantageous
• Formal qualifications in mineral processing or related trades are preferred but not mandatory

Confidentiality assured – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Haynes Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.