Senior Underground Mine Geologist

This is a genuine senior operational geology role with a growing underground gold producer. You'll be a key technical leader on site, working closely with mining, technical services and processing teams to ensure geological information is translated into safe, practical and profitable mining outcomes.

This isn't a role where you'll spend your day behind a computer. We're looking for someone who is technically strong, commercially minded and comfortable being visible underground, supporting production and mentoring a team of geologists.

Why Join?

• Senior leadership opportunity within a successful underground gold operation.
• Lead and mentor a team of geologists and contractors.
• Influence grade control, mine planning and operational performance.
• Growing multi-site gold producer with strong career progression opportunities.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide geological leadership across active underground production areas.
• Drive excellence in grade control, reconciliation and ore forecasting.
• Deliver practical geological advice to maximise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Review stoping outcomes and validate grade control performance.
• Manage geological data collection, validation and interpretation.
• Track ore movement from underground through to the processing plant.
• Lead reconciliation activities and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support mine planning and Life of Mine (LOM) planning activities.
• Oversee resource and extensional drilling programs.
• Contribute to safety, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, develop and manage geology personnel and contractors.

About You

• Degree qualified in Geology or related discipline.
• Strong underground gold mining experience.
• Experience with grade control, geological modelling and reconciliation.
• Proficient with Leapfrog and other 3D geological software.
• Strong understanding of mine-to-mill processes.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience mentoring others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Resource estimation experience would be highly regarded.
• Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Health and wellness allowance.
• Health insurance discounts.
• Salary continuance insurance.
• 5 years pro-rata long service leave.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family-friendly leave policies including IVF, surrogacy and adoption leave.
• Employee referral bonuses.

If you're an experienced Underground Mine Geologist looking to take the next step into a broader leadership role with a growing gold producer, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Luke Otway on 08 9338 0911 or click Apply Now.