• Exploration budget increase to over $15 million
• Team is expanding to 5 geologists and 6 fieldies.
• 2 advanced projects and production ramping up as they expand from a junior producer to a mid-tier.
• Mix of different drilling programs across the tenements in the Kalgoorlie region
• Returning to the fully decked out camp at night.
• Working closely with the resource team in Perth you won’t be pigeonholed.
• Chance to expand your skills and add-value in the aggressive growth through exploration.
• This new gold producer also has excellent camp facilities including en-suited rooms, gym, rec. room, courts etc.
• FIFO role on 8/6 roster.

• The support of a larger company with in-house training and options for external courses.
• Still close culture associated with Kalgoorlie lifestyle, not a cog in a machine
• The major gold producer is expanding in the area with extension of the LOM and other sites moving towards production
• Opening up further more Senior level roles to transition into.
• Strong emphasis on internal promotion.
• Relocation assistance offered to Kalgoorlie.
• Bonus systems and family and health benefits in place.
• 20 minute drive to site from town, short days Monday to Friday.

• Mergers and acquisitions look to expand the current exploration portfolio and develop multiple operations.
• Strong financial position including debt free so stability is ensured.
• Increasing opportunity for internal promotion across operations.
•  Interesting narrow vein deposit with strong results from feasibility studies. 
• You will not only be responsible for grade control, mentoring and training juniors and reconciliations but also expand your skills in reserve/resource modelling with support from Senior.
• They are also getting a new pit started and completing resource estimates over the next year.
• Get involved in this at early stages and gain exposure across both OP and UG.
• Enjoy the perks of being home every night in this Kalgoorlie based role.
• Relocate for a 15 minute drive to work, 9 hour days and all your weekends back.
• FIFO option also available- 8/6.

What you have asked for and what this position has to offer:

Exposure to both Open-Pit and Underground Gold operations is available as you will begin in the Open Pit operation that has been running for over 18 months and then make the move across to the new underground that is starting up in November this year if desired.

This company is set to be a highly competitive mid-tier gold producer in the WA market with multiple pits already up and running and recent cash injection into the exploration budgets. With the underground site you will be involved in setting up new systems and procedures. 

With a current team of 9 Geologists there is plenty of experienced professionals available to give you a hand and the mentoring you require. 

The Senior position at the UG operations will be left open for you to take up when you are ready in the next 6 to 12 months. 

At site you will have modern accommodation with creature comforts of Foxtel, Flat Screen TV, own bedroom and bathroom. Competitive salary with salary packaging options, health insurance, personal insurance, share options, share assistance and gym memberships. FIFO 8/6 from Perth. 

Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years Mine Geology experience and a relevant tertiary degree.

• You will get involved in growing the existing resources and reserves to pursue growth opportunities for the company through both greenfields and brownfields prospects.
• Company holds a large amount of money in the bank to assist with future growth and provide funds when and where required.
• Mine life of over 30 years and has ongoing expansion plans – Secure future.
• Full study assistance and extensive training provided to all the Geology team – Technical and non-technical development
• Living – You will have your own room with a bathroom. Foxtel and in-house movies available. Enjoy swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, tennis courts plus other sports grounds.
• 8/6 roster with only an hour flight to site. Extra benefits like a realistic bonus scheme, extra superannuation, medical insurance etc. is on offer.
• Position is full time offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with possibility of a Permanent Full-time position after the 12 months if desired.
• All you need is 4+ years experience in an exploration role in Australia and Tertiary qualification

Problem:

• Currently sitting in a consultancy environment, spitting out resource estimations? Wanting to have a look around, but want to remain Perth based? Or in a smaller operation wanting the opportunity for more...

• Company that can offer you a Perth based Resource role with no business development required. Just utilise your technical resource skills.
• Autonomous role where you are the link between the Exploration team and the Mine Geology team. Technical support from the VP.  
• Role with genuine variety:
  • Geological interpretations, mineral resource estimations and design drill programs
  • Involvement in working closely with the Mining Engineer on mining studies- mining designs and LOM planning
  • Substantial resource base for the Project Group- extensional and mine/ resource studies.
  • Multiple tasks and variety due to global team
• One of the larger Gold producers - interesting diverse portfolio in Australia, Europe and Asia.
• Perth based position, be home every night with the family. Time on site is limited to only a couple of days a month.

• Very hands on role with exposure to all aspects of the mining department.
• Multiple open pits = Variety
• Mine life of over 30 years and ongoing expansion plans – Secure future.
• Full study assistance and extensive training provided to all the Geology team. Internal promotions encouraged and therefore will be training and developing you for a more Senior role from the beginning.
• Living – You will have your own room with a bathroom. Foxtel and in-house movies available. Enjoy swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, tennis courts plus other sports grounds.
• 8/6 roster with only an hour flight to site. Extra benefits like a realistic bonus scheme, extra superannuation, medical insurance etc. is on offer.
• 2+ years experience in a Mine Geology role with a bit of drive and passion? 

ROLE:

• Senior Geologist wants someone who can come in and assist in running the show when he is both on and off site.
• Ideal training to take that step up into a senior role
• Mentoring and supervision, as well as training provided and extra courses are covered if requested
• Block modeling work and interpretations
• Core logging and mapping 
• Assist with Exploration team nearby
• Option to join Mines Rescue Team

COMPANY:

• Australian based exploration and development company who is small is size but has loads to offer in terms of surrounding tenements
• Recently commenced maiden commercial gold production
• Successful drilling in surrounding areas to host high grade deposits

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years experience in a Mine Geologist role
• Tertiary Qualification in Geology

• You are currently sitting in a company where you are having to work everything out by yourself...
• You want to become a specialised Resource Geologist, but you don't have access to the people with those skills to learn from?

• This consultancy is offering you the chance to be mentored in to an industry recognised Specialist.
• This company has Internationally renown leaders within the field of resource estimation and geostatistics who will be mentoring and supervising your career development.
• The beauty of this company is that you have access to all of the Principals and the Managers and you do not just have a specific person who you report to. Variety of people= variety of skill set and experience.
• Working directly with Principal Resource Geologists and Geostatisticians will improve your current resource skills at such a higher rate than sitting in a company where you are having to work everything out by yourself.
• Most of the work within the Resource Group is focused around due dilligence, valuation of assets, mergers and acquisitions as well as resource estimations.
• Perth based consultancy whose hours are genuinely flexible.Healthy balance of local and international projects.
  

• Back to back with the Senior. This means he leaves you the instuctions to take care of the place while he is gone.
  
• Overseeing a team of 3 geologist and technicians who are your responsibility every second week.
  
• Geologists not mining engineers are the focus of this mine. The ore is extremely narrow vein, it's on your head to figure out how to mine it effeciently and drive the production. .
  
• Of course 60% of your role is grade control and production tracking, but for the other 40% it's expected you contribute to the mine development.
  
• Extensional drill hole planning, interpretation within the context of the resource, developing preliminary geological models and updating the model.
  
• Mid sized producer offers all the most important things - bonuses, health insurance and salary packaging.
  
• FIFO 8/6 with an hour flight in company time.

• Exploration budget increase to over $15 million
• Team is expanding to 5 geologists and 6 fieldies.
• 2 advanced projects and production ramping up as they expand from a junior producer to a mid-tier.
• Mix of different drilling programs across the tenements in the Kalgoorlie region
• Returning to the fully decked out camp at night.
• Working closely with the resource team in Perth you won’t be pigeonholed.
• Chance to expand your skills and add-value in the aggressive growth through exploration.
• Resource Development
• This new gold producer also has excellent camp facilities including en-suited rooms, gym, rec. room, courts etc.
• FIFO on 8/6 roster.

• You are currently sitting in a company where you are having to work everything out by yourself...
• You want to become a specialised Resource Geologist, but you don't have access to the people with those skills to learn from?

• You won't be pigeonholed into one are or commodity- get involved in geostats, due diligence, audit reviews and project management.
• This company has Internationally renown leaders within the field of resource estimation and geostatistics who will be mentoring and supervising your career development.
• The beauty of this company is that you have access to all of the Principals and the Managers and you do not just have a specific person who you report to. Variety of people= variety of skill set and experience.
• Most of the work within the Resource Group is focused around due dilligence, valuation of assets, mergers and acquisitions, resource estimations and audit reviews.
• Your background in mining operations including resource estimates and feasibility studies will prepare you to move into this consulting role. Minimum 12 years experience with Post Grad or Honours studies in Geostatistics preffered.
  
  

• 2IC to the Senior Mine Geologist managing the site when they are not there- responsibility and trust not available in a larger producer.
• Involved in mine planning and resource development- currently set to extend the mine life to 10+ years.
• Interesting geology in complex narrow vein ore body- utilise your experience.  
• Multiple pits on site and plans to go underground will give new exposure to all facets of mining and near-mine exploration.
• As flagship operation grows your career opportunities will expand-roles opening up at senior or project levels in the next 2 years as production increases by 30%.
• Mid tier Gold company- lower overheads means less financial pressure on site.

• In a decade they have increased their global size from 40 to 400 staff due to their success in projects. Now they are looking to double the Perth team.
• The consulting arm of the business is their strongest given them a good reputation amongst clients.
• High end technical training in software and geostatistics.
• Chance for international secondment to other offices.
• They have their own business development team so no need to worry about that either.

• For the past 10 months there has been high grade gold, open pit mining at this site.
• Now they are looking to go underground.
• Be part of the start up as they do the first blast for the portal and begin mechanized underground mining operations.
• Being a smaller team there is the added experience of getting some exposure to open pit mining.
• They encourage transfer across the two to increase your experience so you can add value.
• Plus they want to further define the resource through diamond drilling.
• Design and manage these drilling programs.
• This may be a smaller operation but the company behind it has 4 successful investments across Australia, including an established base metals mine in QLD.
• Two of the more senior Geologists on site have over 20 years experience with a lot of skills to pass on through mentorship.
• Being close to Kalgoorlie there is the options for residential or a flexible FIFO roster 8/6 or 5/2.

• It is more challenging than most with a structurally complex orebody
• Because it is structurally complex geology the mine is very geologically driven. Meaning the Mine Geologists have an influence on all parts of the process, from the resource model, to mine plan and design, to extraction. This gives a lot of points of contact adding variety to your day
• It is quite a new underground mine so it is a really good opportunity to put your mark on it.
• Promotion- the Geology Superintendent has marked this position as someone who would move quickly to a Project role. The current Project Geologist looks to be moved to a Senior role in the near future and the other two Mine Geologists are a little more junior.
• The team size- There is enough people to make it interesting and varied but not too much that you just become a number.
• Good modern core farm that is nice to work in
• 8/6 roster with extra benefits including bonuses and brand new camp.
• From what I have seen they are paying at the top of the industry for someone at this level.