Senior Mine Geologist

Senior Mine Geologist - Underground Gold (Hard-Rock)

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Mine Geologist to play a key leadership role within a well-established underground hard-rock gold operation in regional Victoria.

This position is ideally suited to a technically strong underground gold geologist who enjoys leading teams, owning geological outcomes, and working closely with mine planning and operations to maximise recovery and value.

Residential candidates are strongly preferred, with full relocation assistance provided to regional Victoria region. FIFO on a 4/3 roster will be considered for the right candidate.

The Role

Reporting to the Geology Manager, you will provide technical leadership across mine geology, grade control, resource definition and reconciliation, ensuring geological data and models are delivered to a high professional standard and actively support production outcomes.

You will lead and mentor a team of mine geologists and samplers while maintaining strong collaboration with mining, planning, survey and technical services.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading underground mine geology activities with a strong focus on grade control and recovery optimisation

- Review and analysis of diamond drilling, mining and production data for grade estimation

- Ownership of underground geological mapping, sampling and QA/QC

- Design, implementation and management of diamond drilling programs

- Capture and management of geotechnical data

- 3D geological modelling and interpretation using Surpac

- Resource estimation, production reconciliation and model validation

- Reconciliation of schedule models against reserves

- Development, review and improvement of underground geological procedures

- Preparation of technical reports relating to resource definition, production and exploration

- Contribution to exploration programs and near‑mine growth initiatives

- Leadership in safety performance, compliance and continuous improvement

About You

You are a technically capable and commercially aware underground geologist who enjoys leading people and delivering high‑quality geological outputs in a production‑driven environment.

You will bring:

- Tertiary qualification in Geology

- 7+ years' mining experience, including 5+ years in underground hard-rock gold

- Strong understanding of the full mining cycle from exploration through to production and reconciliation

- Proven experience in grade control, geological modelling and resource estimation

- Solid working knowledge of Surpac

- Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop and lead mine geology teams

- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills

- High standards of safety, accountability and technical integrity

- AusIMM or AIG membership (desirable)

What's on Offer

- Senior technical and leadership role within a long‑life underground gold operation

- Residential role in the Ballarat region with full relocation support

- FIFO (4/3) considered for the right individual

- Competitive salary package reflective of experience

- Strong operational support and a collaborative technical environment

- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on production, resources and future growth

If you're an underground gold geologist looking for stability, technical ownership and a lifestyle‑friendly regional role — or a FIFO option with balance — this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

Apply via the links or reach out confidentially to Tom Wiggins on 0405 619 794 and email an updated CV to tom.wiggins@amida-recruit.com.au for further information.

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