Exploration Geologist

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Gold Fields Australia Pty Limited Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile.

Gold Fields' mining assets in the Australia region include the St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith and Gruyere mines.

St Ives Gold Mine is one of Western Australia's most prime, complex, and dynamic gold operations. With multiple underground and open-pit mines, St Ives is a cornerstone asset renowned for high-grade ore, operational excellence, and a long mine life.

Why Join Gold Fields?

We know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and growth:

  • Family-friendly site roster (8 days on, 6 days off)
  • 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme to recognise your contribution
  • Virgin Velocity reward points
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long service leave pro rata after 5 years
  • Educational assistance to support lifelong learning

This role can be offered on a 8 days on 6 days off roster as either residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie OR FIFO from Perth. Bus transportation is offered to and from site for residential candidates.

About the Role

You will join a team dedicated to advancing exploration targets from generative projects, through resource definition drilling, and ultimately to handover for production. Our exploration spans a diverse range of deposit styles, host lithologies, and structural complexities, offering a broad and valuable range of experiences for those early in their careers.

  • Extensive fieldwork including working remotely and independently on drill rigs to ensure drill programs are completed efficiently and effectively;
  • Comprehensive geological and structural logging of Diamond Core and RC/AC chips;
  • Section and map updates with drilling information;
  • Digital input and validation of logging information;
  • Sample selection for analysis; QAQC planning and evaluation;
  • Daily liaising with drill contractor's, tracking of drilling and sample dispatch;
  • Working with geological and geophysical datasets to assist in interpretation of drilling results.

About you:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology (honours preferred)
  • Previous exploration experience in orogenic gold systems is highly desirable
  • Valid manual Driver's Licence
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to relevant GIS, database and 3D software highly regarded
  • Be self-driven and motivated to learn new skills and develop yourself as a professional Geologist

Applications can be submitted via:

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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