Job Category: Mining - Exploration & Geoscience
LOCATION:
Paddington
ROSTER:
5:2 (Residential) 8:6 (FIFO Ex Perth)
DUTIES
Shared responsibility for geological field activities of staff, and contractors working on relevant drilling programs, including, but not limited to:
Liaising with all leadership & stakeholders to conduct RD & Exploration (RC & DD) drilling programs, ensuring best practice and maintaining cost efficiency
Advocating safety management values, fostering an open and supportive culture
Managing drilling proposals, evolving exploration/resource concepts, whilst promoting technological innovation
Support geological logging, mapping and target generation
Oversee work area risk assessments, monitoring & inspections
Making material decisions based on geological knowledge.
Awareness of environment and heritage, including, but not limited to:
Environmental and heritage restrictions/guidelines
Review & design of heritage survey areas and conducting new surveys
Assess drill site clearing for minimal environmental impact and ease of rehabilitation
Process driven approach to data acquisition and geological interpretation, defining potential resources, including but not limited to:
Resource definition through geological interpretation/increasing geological confidence
Maintaining relevant QAQC principles and JORC requirements.
Working autonomously with tasks completed to a consistent and high professional standard
Support the department statutory tenement & technical reporting objectives
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE




Relevant Geology degree (BSC+) from a recognised tertiary institution.
4+ years practical experience in the following is required; Resource definition (drilling), Exploration or Production mine geology
Competent with demonstrated skills in spreadsheet, presentation, word processing and database applications.
Competency using mining & geological software, such as Surpac, Datamine, Micromine, GIS and database management packages. Skill in one or more, desirable
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, engage teams to solve problems, and develop solutions. While earning respect through fair treatment of people, feedback, and mentoring of junior team members.
Satisfactory GSDU / NPC clearance.
BENEFITS
Multiple opportunities to develop your Project Geologist career
Permanent full time role with immediate start.
Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a Project Geologist?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Have you completed a qualification in geology?
What's your expected annual base salary?
Are you willing to relocate for this role?
Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
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