Stawell Gold Mines has the prospect for a Graduate Mine Geologist. Put your geology degree to work underground and build your career in gold mining.
- Gain practical experience across underground mapping, drilling and ore control.
- Develop your skills alongside experienced geology and technical professionals.
- Build your career at a residential gold mine in regional Victoria.
Your career starts here
Are you a geology graduate ready to turn your knowledge into practical mining experience?
Stawell Gold Mines is seeking a motivated Graduate Mine Geologist to join our Geology team. This is an opportunity to see how your work contributes to daily mining decisions—from identifying geological structures underground to tracking ore quality through to the processing plant.
Based in Stawell, Victoria, you will work under the guidance of the Geology Superintendent and collaborate with engineers, surveyors, drilling crews and operations personnel.
What you’ll be doing
You will gain experience across a broad range of mine geology activities, including:
- Underground face, wall and backs mapping, sampling and geological interpretation.
- Diamond drill core review, geological logging and accurate data entry.
- Drill site inspections, drill hole setup and deviation monitoring.
- Development heading and stope inspections to support accurate ore and waste allocation.
- Daily and weekly reporting of production tonnes, grades and drilling progress.
- Assisting with monthly mine-to-mill reconciliation and reporting.
- Photogrammetry modelling to support stope design checks.
Safety will underpin everything you do, with a focus on identifying hazards, managing risks and contributing to a safe workplace.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is curious, proactive and passionate about mine geology. You will have:
- A Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology.
- An understanding of mining, exploration and related geological activities.
- Strong communication, computing and organisational skills.
- A careful, accurate approach to collecting, recording and interpreting data.
- The ability to work collaboratively, take responsibility and follow tasks through.
- A willingness to learn and contribute in an underground mining environment.
A manual driver’s licence is desirable.
Why Stawell Gold Mines?
This role offers practical exposure to the full daily mine geology cycle and the opportunity to develop your technical judgement alongside experienced professionals.
With a residential operation in regional Victoria, you can build your mining career while establishing yourself in the local community.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in mine geology and what you would bring to the Stawell Gold Mines team.
Start building your future in geology—apply today.