A well-established copper-gold mining operation in North Queensland is seeking two Senior Exploration Geologists to join their exploration team. Operating a large-scale underground mining project with significant regional exploration opportunities, the company is focused on identifying and advancing new copper-gold discoveries across a highly prospective mineral province.
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Your new role
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As a Senior Exploration Geologist, you will lead exploration programs across a large copper-gold project area, helping to identify and develop new mineral resources. You will be responsible for target generation, drill program planning and execution, geological interpretation, 3D modelling, and supervising field-based exploration activities. The role offers a blend of field and office-based work, along with leadership responsibilities managing geologists, technicians and contractors.
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What you'll need to succeed
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- Degree in Geology.
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- Minimum 5+ years' exploration geology experience.
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- Robust copper-gold (Cu-Au) exploration background.
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- Experience generating and evaluating exploration targets.
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- Proficiency with GIS and geological software such as Leapfrog, Micromine, QGIS or MapInfo.
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- Experience managing geological databases and exploration data.
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- Ability to lead and mentor geologists, technicians and contractors.
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- Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
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- Comfortable working in remote field environments on an 8/6 FIFO roster.
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- Exposure to stakeholder engagement and regulatory requirements.
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Desirable
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- Honours in Geology
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- S1/S2/S3 Supervisor Training and Senior First Aid
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What you'll get in return
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- 8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane or Townsville.
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- Competitive hourly rate.
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- Long-term opportunity with possibility to transition to a permanent employment.
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- Exposure to a significant copper-gold exploration project with strong growth potential.
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- Opportunity to contribute to target generation and discovery-focused exploration programs.
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- Leadership responsibilities and career development within an established mining operation.
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