LD18523 - Rig Geologist – Gold Exploration | Northern Territory | 9:5 FIFO

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Rig Geologist to join a well-funded exploration company undertaking a major gold drilling campaign in the Northern Territory with recent success.

Working as part of a small, close-knit geology team, you'll play a key role in supervising and managing one of four active drill rigs across a highly prospective and under-explored gold province. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the field and takes pride in producing high-quality geological data.

The project is focused on advancing several priority gold targets identified through systematic exploration, with the objective of discovering and defining significant gold resources.

About You

Tertiary qualification in Geology
Previous experience supervising exploration drilling programs
Strong geological logging, sampling and QA/QC skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to capture geological data both accurately and efficiently
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Current Australian manual driver's licence & 4WD experience
First Aid Desirable
Full Australian working rights

Roster & Benefits

9 days on, 5 days off roster
Located approximately 2.5 hours from Darwin
Join a small, experienced and supportive geology team
First swing based at a fully serviced mine camp with gym and recreational facilities
Second swing based in a comfortable shared house in the northern project area
Opportunity to work on a significant gold exploration campaign with excellent discovery potential

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of an active exploration team where you'll have genuine responsibility, work closely with experienced geologists, and contribute directly to the advancement of an exciting gold project.

Position Duties:

Supervising and managing an active RC and/or diamond drill rig
Geological logging and accurate sample collection
Maintaining high standards of QA/QC and data management
Ensuring geological data is captured accurately and efficiently
Liaising with drilling contractors and field personnel
Maintaining safe and productive drilling operations
Contributing to exploration targeting and program success

Experience

3-5 years experience in a similar role

Current Status

OPEN

Duration

Contract

Duty Roster

FIFO Perth to Darwin 9:5

Gold

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