What this Role Offers

• This entry-level role provides a pathway to other positions within the processing plant.
• You will be partnered with a "buddy" for training and support.
• When the plant is offline (e.g. during shutdowns), you will help other teams within the processing plant.
• High-performing employees will have opportunities for further training and development.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Paste Plant Operator to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Backfill Superintendent and operate on an 8:6 (days) and 7:7 (nights) roster.

Your focus will be on producing paste, resolving production issues, and ensuring compliance with operational strategies and targets.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Complying with all site standards and procedures.
• Monitoring paste quality to ensure the product meets design specification.
• Performing plant and laboratory sample preparation and testing.
• Identifying, correcting, and reporting hazards and issues to the Backfill / Concentrate Coordinator.
• Assisting with breakdowns and preventive maintenance tasks as required.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, including daily logs, shift notes, and handover processes.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have some experience working in a paste or mineral processing plant within the mining industry.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• A high level of physical fitness.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A current C-class manual driver’s licence.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, with support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Next Steps

Empower your future with us; apply now.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.