At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

ALS is seeking an experienced and professional Senior Metallurgist to join our metallurgical services business based in Balcatta, Perth, WA. This is a full-time permanent position working standard weekday hours.

Reporting to the Principal Metallurgist, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality metallurgical testwork programs and providing expert technical guidance to clients and internal teams alike. This is not a FIFO mine site position.

Requisites for the position are:

• A strong background in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy is essential.

• Experience in managing or mentoring technical teams in a laboratory or pilot plant environment would be highly desirable.

• Candidates with prior client-facing or project management experience will be highly regarded.

• A proven track record of delivering comminution, flotation, leaching, or gravity testwork programs would be a significant advantage.

The day to day

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and interpretation of metallurgical testwork programs across a range of commodities and processing techniques.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to metallurgists, department supervisors, and technicians.

• Liaise directly with clients to understand project objectives, present results, and deliver high-quality technical reports.

• Review and interpret testwork data, preparing detailed technical reports and recommendations.

• Support the development and improvement of testwork procedures, protocols, and methodologies.

• Assist in the planning and oversight of bench-scale and, at times, pilot plant testwork programs.

• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

• Maintain accurate records and uphold a high standard of data integrity throughout all projects.

The Essentials

Candidates should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Minerals Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in metallurgical testwork, mineral processing, or a related field.

• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills.

• Strong technical knowledge across one or more areas: gold recovery, comminution, flotation, hydrometallurgy, gravity separation, or solid-liquid separation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet client deadlines.

• Excellent technical report writing and data interpretation skills.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.

• Proficiency in relevant data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel).

• Alignment to ALS core values and culture.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.