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Job Title


Process Operator


Company : Black Cat Syndicate Ltd.


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This is an exciting time to join Black Cat Syndicate Limited. We''re not just mining gold we''re building a team where people matter, voices are heard, and careers are grown.Paulsens Gold Operation is back, and this is your chance to be part of it. Collaboration, can-do attitudes, and opportunities for growth are at the core of everything we do.With the Kal East Gold Operation ramping up, a robust project pipeline, and exploration activity accelerating across our tenements, Black Cat is firmly on the path to becoming a multi-operation gold producer.Be Valued Work with a company that genuinely cares about its people.Be Heard Be in an agile organisation where your input makes a real difference.Be Involved Join one of WA''s most exciting underground gold mine restarts.Location and RosterFIFO from Perth, Darwin, or Broome; or DIDO from Onslow, Exmouth, Karratha, or Dampier.Paulsens is located in the Ashburton Basin, Eastern Pilbara 211 km inland from Onslow and 180 km west of Paraburdoo.Flights are to Onslow or Paraburdoo, followed by a two-hour bus to site.Roster: 15/13, alternating between day shift and night shift.About the OpportunityAs a Process Operator, you are responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned operations and equipment within the mill and crushing circuit, to optimise mill feed, circuit availability and gold recovery.Key AccountabilitiesMonitor, control and operate processing and crushing circuits of the mill including multi-stage crushing circuits, grinding, CIL, gravity and electro-winning circuits, gold room, tails storage facility, stackers, conveyors and water systems.Conduct clean-up duties to ensure equipment is functioning properly and safely.Assist Fitters in the repair of equipment to ensure minimal impact on production.Operate all associated support equipment, including the excavator, front end loader and skid steer / bobcat safely and productively.About YouThree years practical experience operating processing plants, and associated infrastructure in the mining industry. Gold experience preferred.Capability to complete repetitive tasks at a consistent standard.Working at Heights and Confined Space ticket (or ability to gain).Proven experience within a Gold Room operation is an advantage.Why Join Us?At Black Cat, you''re more than just a number. You''ll gain exposure to many aspects of the company, with opportunities to grow alongside our operations. We value safety, environmental care, and social responsibility, and expect our team to uphold these through our Code of Conduct.Black Cat offers:Competitive salaries and incentive scheme.Real career growth opportunities.Supportive leadership and workplace culture.Family-friendly lifestyle.How to ApplyIf you''d like to know more, please email [email protected]. Otherwise, click Apply for this job to submit your resume.Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agency referrals at this time.Unlock job insightsWhich of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years'' experience do you have as a Process Operator?What''s your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?How many years'' experience do you have as a Gold Room Operator? #J-18808-Ljbffr