Metallurgist
Sgs·about 4 hours ago
IMO is looking for a project focused Metallurgist to join our team.
Key Responsibilities -
- Manage metallurgical projects, ranging from testwork programs, due diligences or involvement with study management.
- Provide a high level of customer service to clients, both internally and externally.
- Creating and maintaining strong relationships with personnel, external suppliers, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders through regular and effective communication.
- Maintain a high level of communication with the lead metallurgist to completely understand and clarify the scope of work and project data interpretation. (i.e. Project kick-off meetings)
- Take personal ownership and accountability for all aspects of project data management, folder management, collation and manipulation throughout project delivery.
- Ensure Quality Control Systems are adhered to at all times.
To be successful you will have:
- Degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar.
- Experience with some metallurgical commodities and unit operations.
- Strong written communication and verbal skills.
- Effective planning and time management skills.
- Effective project management skills.
- A degree of competency in Microsoft Office.
- Laboratory experience preferred.
- Some exposure to operational sites
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible and hybrid work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Market context
Measured from remote postings we have tracked ourselves — not self-reported survey data.
What Mid Level Engineering roles in Oceania pay
- 25th
- $88k
- Median
- $102k
- 75th
- $130k
Based on 40 comparable postings with disclosed salaries, last 12 months.
How Sgs is hiring
- Last 90 days
- 720 roles
- Total tracked
- 2,063
- Hiring across
- 13 job families
Tracked since January 2026.