Exploration Geologist & Project Geologist
July 28, ****
Location:
Australia
Employment Type:
Fixed Term
Department:
Exploration
Job Description:
Exploration Geologist & Project Geologist - Build the Foundations of Victoria's Next Gold Discovery
Monday - Friday or 8:6 Roster | Kilmore & Sunday Creek, VIC
2 Year Fixed Term Contract | Exploration Team | Start ASAP
We're growing our geology team at the Sunday Creek Gold Project and have opportunities for both Exploration Geologists and Project Geologists to help shape the discovery story from the ground up.
Why SXGC?
Because your work here matters.
Sunday Creek is one of the most exciting new gold discoveries in Australia, and you'll be part of the team turning drill results into a genuine mine of the future.
We back our people with a supportive, safety-first culture and a real commitment to training and development, so your growth here is as strong as the project's.
About the Role:
These roles sit within our Exploration team at Sunday Creek, Kilmore.
The Exploration Geologist focuses on diamond core logging, drill program support and target generation, while the Project Geologist takes day-to-day carriage of the project - coordinating field programs, managing budgets and mentoring junior geologists.
Both roles are hands-on, technical and central to how we grow the discovery.
Job Responsibilities:
What You'll Drive
Working safely and promoting protected practices with colleagues and contractors
Diamond core logging and sample management
Assisting with or managing drill rig supervision, including multi-rig programs
Assessing exploration results and recommending further work
Generating and interpreting targets from geological, geochemical and geophysical data
Geological modelling,



data integration and interpretation
Preparing technical reports and presentations
For Project Geologist: coordinating field programs, managing budgets and reporting to senior management
Who You Are
You're a geologist who thrives onsite, whether you're early in your career or bring proven project leadership.
You're safety-conscious, curious about the ground beneath you, and comfortable balancing technical rigour with the pace of an active exploration program.
Your Background
Bachelor of Science in Geology (or equivalent)
Relevant mineral exploration experience — from 2+ years through to 5+ years including project or program management, depending on the role
Diamond core logging experience
Experience in orogenic gold and/or Victorian geology viewed favourably
Understanding of QAQC procedures, drilling and sampling practices, and standard gold industry laboratory analytical methods
Knowledge of mining software (Leapfrog, QGIS, Micromine) desirable
Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective planning, organisation and time management
Experience supervising or mentoring exploration and graduate geologists (Project Geologist)
Existing and ongoing permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory)
Current Australian driver's licence, manual transmission
Practical Details
Location:
Kilmore & Sunday Creek, Victoria
Roster:




Monday - Friday or 8:6 Roster
Contract:
2 Year Fixed Term, Full-time
Reports to:
Senior Geologist / Exploration Manager
Start date:
ASAP
Required checks
Field-based medical
Valid Driver's licence – manual transmission
National Police Certificate
Right to work & qualifications verification
Applications close on Monday, 31 August ****.
About Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (SXGC) is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and has CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
We explore for gold and antimony in the Victorian Goldfields.
Our 100% owned flagship project at Sunday Creek is the best new grassroots discovery in Australia with a globally leading high-grade hit rate for this stage of the project's development.
Our results demonstrate high-grades and wide zones of gold and antimony over a 12km mineralised trend.
As at 10th June, ****, we have delivered 88 intersections exceeding 100 g/t Au from just 124km of drilling at Sunday Creek including results such as 1.0 m @ 2,318 g/t Au drilled within ***** m @ 7.2 g/t Au and 13.1 m @ 91.7 g/t Au within ***** m @ 6.8 g/t Au.
Our corporate objectives are to discover and develop large, long-life, sustainable assets which create value for shareholders and all stakeholders in the community.
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📌 Exploration Geologist & Project Geologist (Victoria)
🏢 Southern Cross Gold
📍 Victoria