Exploration Geologist

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Pickaxe Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Who are we?

Pickaxe is a little different; we are an online end-to-end marketplace platform that seamlessly connects vetted geologists with mining companies with the mission of empowering geologists to freelance in the mining industry, circumventing ridiculously high fees and providing people with more autonomy.

What do we offer?

  • Set your own rates - Negotiate your pay directly with companies
  • Access to a range of job listings - Freedom to work with the companies you want to work with on your own terms
  • Features and flow to effectively run your business - From applying to job listings to getting paid
  • Automated payments - Invoices are generated automatically and sent to mining companies to be paid
  • Transparent rates - We don't hide how much commission we charge

We will be offering a range of opportunities:

  • Various rosters
  • Independent contract positions
  • Brownfield and Greenfield exploration opportunities

Ideal applicants will possess experience in the following areas:

  • RC rig supervision and logging
  • Diamond core logging
  • Assisting with project planning
  • Independent work capability
  • Strong communication skills
  • Liaising with drilling contractors and field personnel
  • Proficiency in standard geological database packages, data interpretation, and reporting

To be eligible for our platform, applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

  • Possess a current or be willing to obtain an ABN/ACN number upon successful application with the mining company
  • Possess current or be willing to obtain Insurance upon successful application with the mining company
  • Tertiary geological qualifications
  • 2+ years of geological experience (highly desirable)
  • Current manual driver's license
  • Possess a current or be willing to obtain a police clearance and medical assessment upon successful application with the mining company
  • First aid certificate
  • 4WD certificate (highly desirable)

What to do next?

To directly register via our platform, you can visit If successful, we will be in touch via email with more info.

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