Processing Plant Manager

Processing Plant Manager

Location:  Henty Gold Mine, Queenstown, Tasmania
Company: Kaiser Reef
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Tasmania Gold Operations

About Kaiser Reef Limited

Kaiser Reef (ASX: KAU) is a profitable gold producer and exploration company guided by experienced management with a proven gold mining track record

Kaiser Reef is a profitable, cash-generative gold producer with two operating mines and two fully permitted CIL processing plants in Tier-1 Australian jurisdictions.

Kaiser owns and operates its flagship production asset, the 30,000oz Au per annum Henty Gold Mine in Tasmania. Henty Gold Mine is well-established with high-quality infrastructure, both above and below ground.

Kaiser’s second hub sits in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields’ Golden Triangle and provides strategic growth optionality, anchored by a fully permitted 200ktpa CIL processing facility. The high-grade Maldon Gold Project boasts historical production of 1.75 million ounces of gold at a remarkable 28g/t.

Coupled with enhanced revenues, expanded reserves, and a strategic partnership with Catalyst Metals, Kaiser Reef is poised to unlock the potential in its Australian gold assets.

About Henty Gold Mine

Henty Gold Mine is well-established with high-quality infrastructure, both above and below ground. It is an established underground gold operation supported by a 199koz Ore Reserve and a conventional 300–400ktpa CIL processing plant, targeting ~30,000oz annual production. Ongoing underground development and exploration drilling programs are focused on resource growth, discovery and extending mine life.

About the role

Henty Gold Mine is seeking an experienced Processing Plant Manager as the leader for the Processing Business Unit

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this senior leadership role is responsible for processing operations, metallurgy, surface fixed plant maintenance, tailings management and surface infrastructure. You will provide visible operational leadership, drive business performance and build a culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement while delivering production and cost objectives.

Key responsibilities

·          Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all processing and fixed plant

·          Deliver processing production, plant reliability and tailings management safely and efficiently

·          Develop production strategies, operating plans, budgets and shutdown schedules

·          Optimise production output, metallurgical recovery, plant availability and operating costs

·          Coordinate surface fixed plant maintenance, reliability and shutdown planning to maximise plant performance.

·          Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational performance and business value

·          Manage contractors, resources and operational priorities to achieve business objectives

·          Coach, mentor and develop leaders while building a high-performing and accountable team culture

·          Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental and company requirements while effectively managing operational risk

About you

·          Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Process/Chemical Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent operational capability)

·          Significant leadership experience within mineral processing operations

·          Strong understanding of metallurgical performance, process control and plant optimisation

·          Experience integrating production, maintenance, reliability and shutdown planning

·          Proven ability to improve production, recovery, plant availability and cost performance

·          Strong commercial focus with experience managing operational budgets and business performance

·          Authentic leadership style with excellent communication, coaching and people management skills

·          Current Australian Driver's Licence

·          Postgraduate leadership or management qualifications are desirable

What is on Offer

·          Competitive remuneration package including performance incentives and salary sacrificing

·          Senior leadership role with direct influence on site performance and strategy

·          Residential position based in Queenstown, Tasmania with FIFO options for the right candidate.

·          Relocation assistance

·          Opportunity to lead an experienced processing team

Kaiser Reef offers a collaborative team culture where strong leadership, operational excellence and continuous improvement are recognised and rewarded.

If you wish to join Kaiser Reef’s thriving business, then ‘APPLY NOW’

Applications close 24th September 2026

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.