Senior Resource Development Geologist

THE COMPANYEmbark on a transformative journey with Ora Banda Mining.  Over the last 24 months we have delivered unparalleled growth and opportunities for our people, and we are only just getting started.   Ora Banda Mining has ore-some rocks and awesome people who are working together exploring, developing and delivering each and every day on our journey to be the next mid tier gold producer.

Joining Ora Banda Mining means becoming part of a small, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that places a premium on developing our people to make a difference. We believe in empowering our people to keep improving, providing them with the support needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with shaping the future of the mining industry.

As we unlock the untapped potential within our 1000km2 land holding, Ora Banda Mining invites individuals who share our passion for exploration, sustainable mine development, and responsible resource management to join us on this exciting adventure. Discover a place where you can advance your career and contribute to a legacy of excellence. Your journey towards a fulfilling and impactful career starts here, with Ora Banda Mining.

THE ROLE

Applications are sought from experienced Senior Resource Development Geologists to join the team at Ora Banda.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

• Supervise and provide technical mentoring and training to field personnel to foster an industry best-practice approach to all geology functions.
• Supervise drilling programs and drilling contractors.
• Compile brownfields and resource targets to fuel the project pipeline and advance projects through to the Resource modelling team.
• Liaise closely with the Resource modelling team to ensure collection of appropriate data required for robust resource models: geometallurgy, geotechnical, drill density, modelling of lithology, faults, lodes/mineralisation
• Perform geological mapping (including historical pit mapping) and geochemical sampling programs for target generation and definition as required.
• Critically review and continuously improve brownfields and resource development targets and targeting techniques (geophysics, structural geology, geochemistry).
• Contribute as required to the identification of exploration targets and planning of exploration programs.
• Working closely with the Exploration function, allocate resources (people, equipment) as required together to ensure coverage to execute plan.
• Collaborate with the mine geology site teams, to harness deposit knowledge, and share geology knowledge to drive the discovery of new mines
• Geologically log drill chips and diamond drill core.
• Produce all required technical plans and sections to an industry best-practice standard.
• Regularly report on program status via daily reports, weekly and monthly reporting
• Provide input into project reviews, resource modelling and budgeting.
• Contribute to discussions with the Resource Development and Exploration team on the review of resource development and exploration opportunities.
• Maintain geological databases to record quality data and report on drilling, environmental rehabilitation and tenement activities.
• Timely delivery of validated, quality drilling data to the Perth DBAs.

A full position description will be provided to shortlisted applicants prior to interview stage.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:  

• Tertiary qualified Geologist with recent and relevant regional exploration experience (ideally 7+ years post graduate).
• General geological experience including geological modelling, sampling techniques and reserve and resource estimation.
• Drill supervision experience.
• Be passionate about making a new discovery and converting ounces into Resource.
• Exposure to mining, mine geology, and operational experience is highly regarded.
• Current C-Class manual drivers' licence.
• Be computer literate, including a competent user of industry standard mining and GIS software, preferably Micromine, Leapfrog and ArcGIS.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various site and Perth-based teams.

Your motivation:

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, love to challenge themselves and others to do better and pursue solutions with intent.   You want to achieve your goals, but you understand that every person is important to our team success, so you help support others so we can all achieve great things.  It is important to you that you work safely and create an environment that is respectful and inclusive.  You like to get the job done but love to have fun along the way.  This is the way we operate at Ora Banda, so if this sounds like you, then apply now and join the OBM team.

Discover the benefits of working with OBM:

• Employee discounts program
• Site Quarterly bonus
• Generous paid parental leave scheme.
• Discounted Corporate Health Insurance option.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Salary sacrificing options including novated leasing and FIFO parking.
• Free access for you and your family to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program), a free confidential counselling and wellbeing service.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, and valid National Police Clearance.    

At Ora Banda is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.   We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company's website 

To be considered for this role, please forward your CV and a covering letter by following the APPLY NOW PROMPTS. 

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately.

Recruitment Consultancies are respectfully requested not to submit applications for this role.  Candidates will be considered via direct application only.