Geologist

Job no: 502999

Work type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Dugald River Mine

Join our Dugald River operation as a Mine Geologist and help shape a sustainable future through responsible resource and asset management

We are MMG and we mine for progress.

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.

We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production, and value.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.

Dugald River Mine is one of the world's top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.

The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine's power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis.

Mine Geologist

We are currently seeking a Mine Geologist to provide day to day underground mine geological services to the mining operation, including core logging; face and backs mapping; stockpile inspections; ROM inspections; stope inspections; stope notes; grade tracking; and reconciliation of producing stopes and collation of data in preparation for resource estimation.

This role will report to a Senior Geologist.

Offered on an 8/6 roster; drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mt Isa or fly in fly out (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane.

Competencies, qualifications, and skills:

• Committed to workplace safety with expertise in fostering safety cultures; holds tertiary qualifications in Geology and an Australian manual class driver's licence.
• Proficient in underground mapping, sampling methods, geological interpretation, and basic drilling techniques, with demonstrated underground geology experience.
• Capable of managing core processing and directing field technicians; strong technical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships across all operational levels, skilled in MS Office and knowledgeable in 3D mining software and database systems. Experience with Vulcan and Leapfrog Geo highly regarded.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Core logging and processing.
• Underground inspections.
• Validation of geological data.
• Mapping and interpretation for inclusion in geological models.
• Developing and updating stope notes.
• Daily maintenance of grade control data management and reporting.
• Assist in regular geological reports in material movement reconciliations.

What we offer

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.

On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

Gym/PCYC membership

Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes

Financial support for families where children attend boarding school.

Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents

MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage

Advertised: 05 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 02 Jan 2026 E. Australia Standard Time