Encounter Resources Limited (ASX: ENR) is one of Australia’s leading copper and critical mineral exploration companies listed on the ASX (ASX:ENR).

Encounter controls a large portfolio of 100% owned projects in Australia’s most exciting mineral provinces and is well funded for a major exploration drive.  Encounter is also progressing numerous large scale copper projects in Australia both 100% and in partnership with leading miner South32. 

The primary focus for Encounter is the emerging West Arunta region of Western Australia, which has the hallmarks of a potential new critical minerals province in Australia. Our 100% owned flagship Aileron Niobium-REE Project, is transitioning rapidly from discovery towards development. The Company has an expansive studies program underway including its metallurgical test work and process development workstreams, which are core to unlocking the Aileron Project.

We are seeking a Chemical Engineer or Metallurgist with 3 - 8 years of relevant industry experience to join our technical team in Perth. Working under the direction of an experienced senior metallurgical consultant, you will provide hands-on technical support across multiple beneficiation, hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical testwork programs, and contribute to the delivery of multiple studies in a fast-paced work environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to learn from a seasoned industry mentor while taking ownership over meaningful technical work. You will be embedded in day-to-day testwork delivery, analysis and process design work. You will work closely with our lead consultant, in-house studies team, external laboratories and engineering partners on one of Australia’s most exciting critical-minerals projects.

• Assist the lead metallurgical consultant with the planning, execution and tracking of beneficiation testwork programs (mineralogy, comminution, physical separation and flotation) at external laboratories.

• Support hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical testwork activities relevant to niobium and rare earth element recovery. This includes leaching of impurities to refine concentrate ahead of smelting to a ferroniobium product, and leaching, solution extraction and precipitation circuits for niobium oxide and rare earth element recovery.

• Help compile and interpret testwork data, contribute to preliminary flowsheet development, and prepare clear technical inputs into geometallurgical modelling, trade-off studies and PFS-level engineering.

• Coordinate day-to-day with testwork laboratories and engineering partners to keep programs running on schedule and to specification.

• Draft technical memos, internal updates and inputs to ASX-compliant disclosure under the review of the lead consultant and senior management.

• Contribute to broader project development activities including mineralogy, ore characterisation, process design criteria and capital and operating cost estimation.

• Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or a closely related discipline.

• Experience: 3-8 years’ post-graduate experience in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy or process engineering.

• Critical minerals: Demonstrated exposure to oxide beneficiation and flotation, and/or integrated hydromet test work programs and studies involving niobium, REE, vanadium, nickel or lithium will be highly regarded.

• Background: A blend of operational (site/plant) and consultancy or study-phase experience is highly desirable.

• Studies exposure: Prior involvement in Scoping, PFS or DFS-level work is a strong advantage.

• Communication: Clear technical writing and the ability to present complex results to non-technical audiences.

• Attributes: Energetic, motivated, curious problem solver sought.

• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, including base salary, superannuation and equity incentives.

• Direct mentoring from a highly experienced metallurgical consultant — a genuine opportunity to accelerate your career.

• Exposure to one of Australia’s most exciting critical minerals discoveries at a pivotal point in its development.

• Meaningful involvement in PFS-level technical work, with visibility across the full project lifecycle.

• A nimble, fast-paced, capable team in a flat, solutions-oriented organisation.

• Perth-based (Subiaco) office role with ongoing development and training

All resumes received will be held in strict confidence.

You must hold permanent residency or citizenship in Australia or New Zealand to be considered for the role.

Applications should be made directly to the General Manager – Corporate Development using the contact details below.

Forward your applications via email to *******@enrl.com.au