Underground Mine Geologist

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

The Prominent Hill Mine Geology team are seeking a passionate Mine Geologist to join their team. Reporting to the Lead Mine Geologist, this position will assist in delivering targeted, high quality geological information to meet our stakeholder's needs. This opportunity provides the chance to not only develop your own geology skills but also contribute to the vast and continued geological understanding of this world class polymetallic orebody.

This role is based at Prominent Hill on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO basis.  FIFO can be accommodated from Adelaide or Pt Augusta.

In this role you will:

• Ensure accurate and timely geological data collection, analysis, and interpretation to improve orebody knowledge and influence the plan.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to integrate key geological information into mine designs, schedules, and production activities.
• Plan underground diamond drill programs that are safe, efficient, and effective in obtaining the right technical data at the right time.
• Oversee and optimise grade control and reconciliation systems to ensure efficient ore extraction while minimizing dilution and ore loss.
• Ensure high standards of documentation and clear communication of relevant geological observations and subsequent interpretation.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement innovative solutions to improve geological processes and workflows.

With a tertiary degree in geoscience, the successful applicant will ideally have:

• Hard rock underground experience preferred but not essential.
• An overriding commitment to health, safety environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
• Solid understanding of operational mining cycles, grade control and reconciliation systems.
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions based on their impact on their value to business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills the ability to build rapport and establish productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Please apply before 8 November 2025

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