Mining - Exploration & Geoscience (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

Residential Role, Private Health, Housing

Steeped in history with an eye to the future, Perilya provide long-term career opportunities for our employees. Across our Lead, Zinc and Silver mines, we work on challenges with the steady hand and historical knowledge of our local Broken Hill workforce, while simultaneously inviting, growing, and developing experience that can only add to the success of individuals and the team as a whole.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, the Mine Geologist aims to add value in areas of safety, teamwork, grade control, resource definition and extensional discovery. This role will be well suited to a professional geologist looking to work in a small team environment in a hands-on role. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Valuing safety as part of all work activities.
• Provide a geological service to the business, including assessment and mitigation of geological risk to mining operations.
• Grade control management and reporting including underground geological assessments.
• Design and manage diamond drill programs including a hands-on approach to data collection.
• Develop geological models using Vulcan software including wireframe and block model construction.
• Integral part of resource discovery and ore body definition.
• Provision of mentoring and guidance to Graduate Mine Geologists within the team.

Why us?

We offer the benefits that you would expect from a leader in our field, including:

• Family friendly, Monday – Friday residential roster, be home every night, with weekends off
• An attractive remuneration package including base salary, superannuation, company housing at a reduced rental rate (pre-tax), including low-cost utilities
• Discounted Corporate gym and aquatic membership
• Salary packaging options (i.e. Novated vehicle lease)
• The opportunity to earn accrued days off (ADO) up to 12 days per annum
• Career development in areas of geostatistics, block model construction, structurally complex ore deposit modelling and Mineral Resource estimation supported by experienced mentors

But what makes us different?

• Our work. We offer challenging work in mines that have existed for over 135 years, on one of the great ore deposits of the world.
• Our loyalty. We want you to reach your potential while contributing to ours. We will help you grow while we go on this journey together.
• Our culture. We are a diverse team, some with family backgrounds that can be traced back over 100 years working in these very mines. At the same time some of our team are experiencing their first time in the mining industry and underground and are hungry for shared knowledge and experience.
• Our community. Our town is built around the mines. This means that you have less than a 10-minute drive to work and can be home to relax and unwind at the end of your shift in no time at all. With a blend of mining history, renowned artists, a claim to being Australia's first Heritage Listed Town, art studios, cafes, pubs, sporting communities, gyms and numerous schools, Broken Hill is ideal for families, or for individuals looking to explore and experience life in an easy going, yet rich community. You definitely have a work life balance here.

What will you bring?

• Tertiary qualification in Geology
• Minimum of three years' experience in underground mining operations (highly desirable)
• Experience in using mining software (preferably Vulcan)
• Experience in designing and managing diamond drill programmes
• An ability to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to safe work practices
• Current Australian Drivers Licence

Take that next step

A career with Perilya is enhanced knowing that we value the hard work and diversity of our teams and we encourage applications that contribute to the continued growth and future of our workplace.

We have been mining this area for over 135 years. Make your mark. Be part of the future, while continuing to make history. To learn more about Perilya, visit

Note: Only people with Australian work rights will be considered for this role. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Recruitment may be undertaken at any stage throughout advertising, should a suitable applicant present.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Mine Geologist?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Do you have underground mining experience?

Perilya Limited is an Australian base metals mining and exploration company operating the iconic Zinc, Lead and Silver mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales and also the Cerro de Maimón Copper, Gold and Silver mine in the Dominican Republic. Perilya's operations also include the Flinders Project in South Australia and the Mount Oxide Project in Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Perilya Limited is an Australian base metals mining and exploration company operating the iconic Zinc, Lead and Silver mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales and also the Cerro de Maimón Copper, Gold and Silver mine in the Dominican Republic. Perilya's operations also include the Flinders Project in South Australia and the Mount Oxide Project in Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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