Permanent, full time | Avoca, St Arnaud and Great Western. Residential preferred (hybrid/DIDO considered for the right candidate). Located just 2 hours from Melbourne.

Build the mine geology function as Aureka grows into a Victorian gold producer.

Aureka Limited (ASX: AKA) is a Victorian-focused gold exploration company that has recently entered into an agreement to acquire the Fiddlers Creek underground gold and silver mine and Wedderburn Mill, with the aim of becoming a near-term, small-scale gold producer. The company is also advancing its St Arnaud Project towards production while continuing to grow resources and explore at Irvine in the Stawell Corridor.

About the role

Designing and implementing mine geology systems, workflows and standards

Recruiting, building and mentoring the mine geology team as we grow

Running grade control and ore block design

Building and maintaining short and medium-term geological models

Leading reconciliation to keep model, mine and mill aligned

Planning drill programs and contributing to reserve and resource inputs

Mapping underground faces and logging drill core

Managing QA/QC programs to ensure the accuracy, integrity and traceability of geological data

Supporting near-mine exploration, working alongside our exploration team to turn geological insight into new ounces

JORC Competent Person status is not required however will be highly regarded.

About you





Degree in geology or geoscience

At least 5 years' experience in orogenic gold mining, including underground mining experience

Hands-on with Leapfrog, Surpac, QGIS and MX Deposit (or comparable software and a willingness to learn)

Current first aid certificate

Manual driver's licence

Full working rights in Australia

A practical, collaborative approach and the confidence to make decisions on the ground

An appetite for building systems and developing people

Physical requirements The role involves regular underground work, which is physically demanding. Candidates must be able to meet the inherent requirements of the role, including accessing underground workings, working in confined spaces and manual handling.

What we offer

A permanent role with a Monday to Friday roster

Salary dependent on experience and skills

A competitive incentive program

An opportunity to design the mine geology function and build your own team

Exposure to both production and exploration, with St Arnaud and Irvine on the horizon

Flexibility for the right candidate (hybrid/DIDO arrangements considered)

A safe, inclusive workplace where your input is valued

Our commitment Safety is paramount at Aureka, and we are committed to a safe and supportive workplace for everyone. We are an equal chance employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

📌 Senior Mine Geologist (Avoca)
🏢 Aureka
📍 Avoca