LD18540 - Exploration Project Geologist - Permanent

Our client, a growing Western Australian gold company, is seeking an experienced Exploration Project Geologist to join its technical team at an expanding project in the Leonora region.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of exploration programs across a substantial tenement package, working from target generation and drill planning through to execution, interpretation and resource development. The project is advancing from exploration towards mining, allowing the successful candidate to directly influence future discoveries and project growth.

Position Duties

Plan, coordinate and supervise RC, diamond and aircore drilling programs
Manage drilling contractors, field crews, schedules and daily exploration activities
Complete geological logging of drill chips and diamond core
Interpret geological, structural and geochemical datasets
Generate, assess and prioritise exploration targets
Coordinate sampling programs and maintain appropriate QA/QC standards
Monitor exploration expenditure, schedules and contractor performance
Assist with resource definition and resource development programs
Prepare technical reports, presentations and exploration updates
Work closely with Mining, Technical Services and Environmental teams
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior geological personnel
Maintain high safety and environmental standards across all exploration activities

Experience and Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
Previous experience as a Project Geologist or senior exploration geologist
Strong understanding of greenstone-hosted orogenic gold systems
Proven experience planning and supervising exploration drilling programs
Strong geological logging, interpretation and target-generation skills
Experience managing drilling contractors and field exploration activities
Sound knowledge of sampling methodologies and exploration QA/QC
Ability to interpret geological, structural and geochemical information
Experience using geological modelling and GIS software
Strong report-writing, communication and organisational skills
Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative technical team
Current Australian C-class driver’s licence
Unrestricted Australian working rights

Experience with Micromine and QGIS is preferred, while exposure to Leapfrog and ioGas would also be beneficial.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive technical team and play an important role in advancing exploration and resource growth across a large Western Australian gold project.

The position offers:

A permanent FIFO opportunity
Competitive salary and roster
Significant involvement in exploration planning and decision-making
Exposure to a project transitioning from exploration towards mining
Modern onsite accommodation and facilities
Genuine professional development and long-term career opportunities

This position would suit an experienced exploration geologist seeking greater ownership of exploration programs and the opportunity to make a meaningful technical contribution within a growing gold business.

Experience

+5 yrs experience

Current Status

OPEN

Duration

Permanent

Gold

Yes

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