Description

Join a team that knows gold and values those who do too!

Aurenne Mining – Owner operated mine site

We’re Hiring: Process Technician (Gold Plant Experience Required)

This is a lifestyle-friendly FIFO role (8:6 | 7:7) from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie. You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a gold processing plant to be considered.

The Operation:

Our 250+ person camp supports around 200 people on-site at a time. It’s a tight-knit, well-supported environment with all the essentials: comfortable rooms, great food, a gym and walking trail. Just a short flight from Perth (via our private airstrip) or option to drive in from Kalgoorlie, our site is as convenient as it is community-driven.

About the Plant

Commissioned in May 2023 by GR Engineering Ltd, the Mt. Ida Gold Processing Plant is a CIL facility, designed to crush to a fine grind of 45 microns for maximum recovery. With a multiple-pit feed strategy, the plant has been built for flexibility, efficiency, and results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safe and efficient operation from crusher to tails.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting across mill, thickener, leach, CIL, water services, and elution circuits.
• Control Experience
• Plant sampling and daily inspections.
• Risk identification and management across the process plant.
• DCS monitoring, record keeping, and shift handovers.
• Upholding strong housekeeping and safety standards.
• Ability to operate various small mobile plant – skidsteer, forklift and telehandler (desirable)

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in a gold processing plant (CIL/Elution experience strongly preferred)
• Control room operation experience
• Current unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence (Essential)
• NPC clearance and full working rights in Australia (Essential)
• A practical mindset and a proactive attitude

What’s in it for you?

• On going 8:6 | 7:7 roster – permanent position – no more contracting, no more worrying about a project coming to an end. We have at least 5 + years mine life ahead of us. (we are working on mapping out another 5 years)
• Owner operated site – Be seen and valued for your contribution. Meet the owners on site.
• We fly with Skippers – no long lines here.
• Competitive salary + Super + 10% bonus. (The bonus has been consistently paid since inception)
• Small team, great culture – be recognised, not just a number.
• Salary sacrificing, discounts, and employee assistance program
• Referral program – Get paid for working with your mates
• Great food, permanent rooms, well set out gym and a tavern that you thought only existed in Perth

Aurenne is a dynamic, privately-owned family company with a successful background in business. As our flagship venture into the mining industry, we bring a fresh and innovative approach—challenging traditional methods while staying grounded in practical, proven strategies for success.

Our core focus is the safe, efficient recovery and sale of gold. That’s why we’re looking for individuals who bring not just experience, but gold-specific processing knowledge to the table. If you’ve worked in a gold plant and know what it takes to operate safely, think on your feet, and contribute meaningfully to a production team—we want to hear from you.

Why Aurenne?

At Aurenne, flexibility and teamwork are everything. We pride ourselves on a hands-on approach where the owners, leaders, and team members roll up their sleeves and work together. We value smart, cost-effective solutions—but never at the expense of safety or performance.

We’re building a team of people who care. Who take ownership. And who know what gold processing really involves.

Ready to bring your gold experience to a team that values it? Apply now and help shape the future of Mt. Ida with Aurenne.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women and First Nations people to apply.

Please note: Applicants must reside in Australia and hold full, valid working rights.

• Safe and efficient operation from crusher to tails.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting across mill, thickener, leach, CIL, water services, and elution circuits.
• Control Experience
• Plant sampling and daily inspections.
• Risk identification and management across the process plant.
• DCS monitoring, record keeping, and shift handovers.
• Upholding strong housekeeping and safety standards.
• Ability to operate various small mobile plant – skidsteer, forklift and telehandler (desirable)

• Control room operation experience
• A practical mindset and a proactive attitude

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in a gold processing plant (CIL/Elution experience strongly preferred)
• Current unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence (Essential)
• NPC clearance and full working rights in Australia (Essential)