Job Type: Permanent - Full Time. Location: Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia. Job Category: Mining, Oil & Gas.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the geology function behind a high‑performing open‑cut mining operation and play a key role in maximising ore recovery, operational efficiency, and commercial outcomes. As the Open Cut Geology Superintendent, you will provide both strategic direction and hands‑on leadership across all geological activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimised extraction of ore reserves. Working closely with Mining, Processing, Planning, Survey, and Technical Services teams, you will drive performance through expert oversight of grade control, production geology, geological modelling, reconciliation, resource definition, and compliance. This is an opportunity to influence mine performance at every stage – reducing dilution, improving recovery, and supporting the achievement of production targets in a fast‑paced operational environment. You’ll also lead and mentor a capable geology team, fostering a culture built on safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- Extensive experience in Open Cut Mining Geology
- Bachelor of Geology, Earth Sciences, or related discipline
- Current Australian Manual Driver’s Licence
- Experience with geological software packages such as Vulcan, Leapfrog, Datamine, or Micromine
- Exposure to resource estimation and mine planning processes
- Senior First Aid qualification (desirable)




- Experience working within copper, gold, or base metals operations
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a mining operation
- Strong knowledge of grade control, geological modelling, and reconciliation processes
- Sound understanding of open cut mining methods and operational requirements
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced operational environment
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability

Perks

- Competitive salary package with Short Term Incentive Program
- FIFO, DIDO or Residential options
- Flexible leave policies, including swap of public holidays, purchase of additional leave, and career breaks
- Parental leave for all types of families, shareable between parents regardless of gender
- Access to free and confidential mental‑health counselling via Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts and benefits with private health insurance, salary packaging options, travel services, and more
- A strong safety record with continual improvement of physical and psychosocial safety
- Respectful workplace culture guided by the Workplace of Respect Policy

Pre‑Employment Checks

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to a pre‑employment medical and police check, in order to be considered for this role. Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered.

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