Project Geologist
- Coordinate underground grade control, drilling, geological modelling and QAQC activities to support safe, predictable production.
- Provide geological interpretation and input to mine planning, while maintaining high standards of data quality and reporting.
- Collaborate with mining and technical teams and mentor junior geologists and geology technicians.
Project Geologist Needed for Growing Mining Operation
Your new company
An opportunity is available to join a growing Australian mining operation with an established underground production environment. Geology is central to the operation, with a strong focus on detailed geological interpretation, grade control, resource definition and delivering safe, predictable production outcomes.Youll join a collaborative technical services team where geological data and interpretation directly influence short, medium and longer-term mine planning.
Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Underground Geologist, you will take ownership of key grade control and underground geology activities, including:
- Coordinate and execute underground grade control modelling
- Support resource definition and grade control drilling programs
- Maintain and improve geological models to support production planning
- Monitor face, drill sample and assay quality
- Identify and follow up on QAQC issues
- Provide geological input into short, medium and life-of-mine plans
- Work closely with mining, planning and technical services teams
- Mentor and support Underground Mine Geologists and Geology Technicians
- Maintain high standards of geological data quality, interpretation and reporting
- Contribute to continuous improvement across underground geology processes
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Bachelors degree in Geology
- Minimum 5 years experience within the mining industry
- Demonstrated underground production geology experience
- Experience with grade control and basic resource modelling
- Strong understanding of underground geological data collection, interpretation and QAQC
- Experience with 3D geological modelling software such as Leapfrog, Vulcan or Surpac
- Competency across Microsoft Office, geological logging software and GIS packages
- Current WA C Class Drivers Licence, with manual preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior geology personnel
- Commitment to maintaining high geological, safety and environmental standards
What you'll get in return
- 8/6 FIFO roster
- Exposure to a growing underground mining operation
- Hands-on involvement across grade control, modelling and mine planning
- Opportunity to mentor and develop junior geology personnel
- Supportive and collaborative site leadership
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Potential health insurance benefits
What you need to do now
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