Ore Processing Trainee

About the role

The Process Technician Trainee position is a fixed term entry-level role spanning over 2 years, providing hands-on training and experience in the operation of our processing plant. Working alongside skilled operators, you’ll learn how to safely and efficiently process ore to produce copper and gold concentrate. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a foundation in mineral processing and build a long-term career within the mining industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily plant monitoring, inspections, and sampling
• Supporting safe and efficient operation of the processing circuit
• Completing basic checks, housekeeping, and reporting tasks
• Demonstrating reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn

About you

You don’t need previous mining experience, just the right attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn. It is essential that you have a strong work ethic and focus on safety at all times. You should have good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. You will need a full driver’s licence, and the ability to pass pre-employment and site medical checks. We are especially keen to hear from people based locally in Parkes, Forbes, or Peak Hill who are looking to build a long-term career close to home.

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging, life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

This roster is 7:7 roster and a 12-hour day.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

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