Senior Mine Geologist (FIFO 8:6 | Open Pit Mining)

Senior Mine Geologist (FIFO 8:6 | Open Pit Mining)

Permanent Position:  $163680 + 12% Super + 10% Site allowance
Location: FIFO from Perth
Roster: FIFO 8:6 (Fly-out Monday)
Shifts: 12-hour days
Reports to: Geology Superintendent
Employment Type: Permanent / Contract (as applicable)

Spearhead your career. Step into a senior mine geology role at one of Australia’s most geologically complex open pit gold mining operations.

Lead daily pit activities, supervise a skilled geology team, and drive best practice in grade control, mapping, modelling, and reconciliation. Acting as 2IC to the Geology Superintendent, you’ll play a key role in technical leadership and strategic decision-making on site.

This is a key leadership opportunity in a technically rich mining geology environment, ideal for experienced geologists ready to take the next step.

Key Responsibilities  

• Supervise and mentor a team of 3 Geologists and 6 Pit Technicians
• Oversee daily geological pit activities, sampling, mapping, drilling and QA/QC tasks
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with site safety standards
• Execute and manage grade control programs including sampling, modelling, and daily ore/waste delineation
• Deliver accurate and timely geological interpretations and models using Vulcan and Leapfrog
• Contribute to block modelling and provide inputs to mine planning and scheduling teams
• Monitor and report on ore reconciliation, dilution, and recovery metrics

  Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences (minimum requirement)

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in mine geology and open pit mining geology, ideally in gold operations
• Strong background in grade control, block modelling, and resource reconciliation
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience is essential

Software Proficiency

• Vulcan (preferred)
• Leapfrog (preferred)
• OrePro
• acQuire (data management)
• Competence with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word for reporting and data analysis

Other Requirements

• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Proven commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Right to work in Australia

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.  Contact Amanda if you have any questions:  amanda.turner@chandlermacleod.com | 08 9217 0544

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.