Job Description

Aquila has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geologist to join the team on a permanent basis, based in Middlemount, QLD. The Geologist will effectively manage the geological database (i.e., structures, quality, borehole status), inputs into and updates of the site geological model and provide timely advice on exploration requirements and highlight any hazards that may impact safety or production to Strata Control team and Mine Management.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent (Geotechnical), you will be accountable for:

- Regular underground longwall and development mapping, auditing, and reporting to management and operations on geological issues.
- Provide geological inputs into surface and underground drilling operations and reviewing / interpreting borehole data.
- Provide geological support to the operation to ensure secure and efficient production.




- Maintain the geological, geotechnical, borehole, coal quality, gas desorption and hydrogeological databases.
- Geological inputs into the permit to mine documentation including grade plans, fault plans, borehole intersection notices, contour plans and geological hazard plans.
- Assist with improving the quality of technical services deliverables to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose and able to bridge the gap between design and practicality in the workplace.
- Assist with planning exploration, gas compliance drilling, sampling and other geological related studies.
- Assist the Technical Services team to deliver targets safely, optimally, and in accordance with the annual mine plan.

📌 Geologist (Middlemount)
🏢 Anglo American
📍 Middlemount