About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Underground Production Geologist to join a growing underground mining operation in the Cobar region of New South Wales. This is a chance to join the owner‑operator directly and play a key role in an expanding operation with significant mine development planned. The successful candidate will become part of a close‑knit Technical Services team, contributing to the safe and productive delivery of underground production while supporting the long‑term growth of the operation. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and grow alongside an evolving mining business, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide day‑to‑day geological support to underground mining operations.
- Conduct face mapping, geological logging and ore interpretation.
- Undertake production sampling, grade control and reconciliation activities.
- Monitor ore development and provide geological guidance to mining crews.
- Update geological models and maintain accurate geological databases.
- Identify geological hazards and communicate risks to operational teams.
- Assist with drill planning, core logging and interpretation where required.
- Liaise closely with Mining Engineers, Surveyors and the Processing team to optimise ore extraction.
- Ensure all geological activities comply with site safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly geological reports.

About You – To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:





- Tertiary qualification in Geology or Earth Sciences.
- Previous experience as an Underground Production Geologist within a hard‑rock underground mining environment.
- Strong understanding of underground grade control and production geology.
- Experience using geological software such as Leapfrog, Vulcan, Datamine, Surpac or similar.
- Strong geological mapping and structural interpretation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative technical team.
- Current Australian driver’s licence.
- Australian working rights.

Highly Regarded

- Experience working in narrow‑vein underground operations.
- Exposure to mechanised underground mining methods.
- Experience with mine reconciliation and resource‑to‑production conversion.
- Current First Aid and relevant mine site inductions.

What's on Offer

- Permanent, direct employment with a growing Australian mining company.
- Opportunity to join an expanding underground operation with a strong future pipeline.
- Long‑term career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative site culture.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the operation.

If you're an experienced Underground Production Geologist looking to join a business with exciting growth plans and long‑term career opportunities, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Please email

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