An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Rig Geologist to join a well-funded exploration company undertaking a major gold drilling campaign in the Northern Territory with recent success.
Working as part of a small, close-knit geology team, you'll play a key role in supervising and managing one of four active drill rigs across a highly prospective and under-explored gold province.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the field and takes pride in producing high-quality geological data.
The project is focused on advancing several priority gold targets identified through systematic exploration, with the objective of discovering and defining significant gold resources.
About You Tertiary qualification in Geology Previous experience supervising exploration drilling programs Strong geological logging, sampling and QA/QC skills Technically proficient, with experience using LogChief, GIS software and Microsoft Office.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to capture geological data both accurately and efficiently Strong organisational and communication skills Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team setting Current Australian manual driver's licence 4WD experience First Aid Desirable Full Australian working rights Roster Benefits 9 days on, 5 days off roster Located approximately 2.5 hours from Darwin Join a small, experienced and supportive geology team First swing based at a fully serviced mine camp with gym and recreational facilities Second swing based in a comfortable shared house in the northern project area Opportunity to work on a significant gold exploration campaign with excellent discovery potential This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of an active exploration team where you'll have genuine responsibility, work closely with experienced geologists, and contribute directly to the advancement of an exciting gold project.
Position Duties: Supervising and managing an active RC and/or diamond drill rig Geological logging and accurate sample collection Maintaining high standards of QA/QC and data management Ensuring geological data is captured accurately and efficiently Liaising with drilling contractors and field personnel Maintaining safe and productive drilling operations Contributing to exploration targeting and program success Experience 3-5 years experience in a similar role Current Status OPEN Duration Contract Duty Roster FIFO Perth to Darwin 9:5