About BlueCap Minerals

BlueCap Minerals is an Australian airborne geophysics and mineral exploration services company specialising in UAV magnetic surveys, LiDAR terrain mapping and remote-sensing solutions for mineral exploration.

BlueCap operates an integrated survey workflow covering mission planning, field acquisition, geophysical QA/QC, data processing, interpretation and delivery of exploration-ready datasets.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geologist – UAV Geophysics & Geophysical Data Processing to support our growing mineral exploration and geophysical survey operations.

The role The successful candidate will work across geological interpretation, geophysical data processing and quality assurance, supporting UAV-based mineral exploration projects from field data acquisition through to final technical outputs.

The role includes office-based technical work and participation in field campaigns across Australia, including remote locations where required.

Key responsibilities

- Process and quality-control UAV magnetic and spatial survey datasets.
- Perform geophysical QA/QC, including assessment of survey consistency, positioning, noise, anomalies and data quality.
- Process magnetic survey data and prepare profiles, grids, maps and other exploration outputs.
- Process and validate LiDAR and terrain datasets, including point-cloud filtering, classification, stitching and generation of DTM/DSM products.
- Integrate geological, magnetic, LiDAR and other spatial datasets.
- Support geological and geophysical interpretation for mineral exploration and drill-target definition.
- Review data accuracy and identify acquisition or processing issues before final delivery.
- Prepare technical maps, reports and other client-ready deliverables.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and automation of geophysical processing and QA/QC workflows.




- Participate in field campaigns and work with BlueCap’s survey and technical teams.

Essential requirements
- Degree-level qualification in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences or a closely related discipline.
- Substantial professional experience in mineral exploration, geology, geophysics or closely related operational environments.
- Demonstrated experience processing and quality-controlling magnetic and spatial datasets.
- Practical experience working with LiDAR/terrain data and validating DTM/DSM or equivalent terrain products.
- Solid understanding of applied mathematics, signal processing, statistics and uncertainty relevant to geophysical data.
- Ability to integrate geological and geophysical information and produce defensible technical interpretations.
- Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, auditable and technically documented results.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Ability and willingness to participate in field campaigns and travel to remote project locations when required.

Desirable technical experience Experience with some of the following would be advantageous:
- QGIS
- Oasis montaj
- Python and scientific/data-processing libraries
- MATLAB
- Git/version-controlled technical workflows
- PDAL, LAStools or CloudCompare
- Geophysical inversion and modelling packages
- RTK GNSS, IMU/PPK and UAV-derived survey datasets
- Automated QA/QC and geophysical processing workflows





Candidates are not required to have experience with every software package or technology listed above. Equivalent professional tools and demonstrated technical capability will be considered.

Selection process

All applicants will be assessed against the same role-related selection criteria.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short, time-limited technical assessment involving representative geophysical QA/QC, magnetic data processing, LiDAR/terrain processing, or geological interpretation.

The assessment is designed solely to evaluate relevant professional skills and will not involve unpaid client or production work.

Reasonable adjustments can be provided during the recruitment process for candidates who require them.

Location and field work The position is based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, with project-based field deployment throughout Australia.

BlueCap’s work is project-driven, and travel to remote exploration sites may be required.

Remuneration

AUD $180,000 – $210,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications, experience and demonstrated technical capability.

Additional project-related benefits may apply depending on the position and project requirements.

Sponsorship

Employer sponsorship may be available for a suitably qualified candidate who meets the position's requirements and applicable Australian immigration requirements.

How to apply

Please submit

- your current CV;
- details of relevant geological/geophysical experience;
- examples of relevant technical work where appropriate, such as maps, reports, processed datasets or other professional outputs.

BlueCap Minerals welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of the position. Pay: $180,000.00 – $210,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gold Coast QLD

📌 Senior Geologist – Geophysics & Geospatial Data (Gold Coast)
🏢 BlueCap Minerals
📍 Gold Coast