Mine Geologist

Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
At Newmont, we're not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we're a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Cadia
Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.

We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.

Who We're Looking For
Reporting to the Supervisor Geology Projects, The Mine Geologist will provide geological expertise to production, development mining and drilling operations at Cadia Valley Operations.

The Mine Geologist will demonstrate absolute commitment to safety by supporting the Safety Management System, ensuring an Always Safe work culture, and applying site standards, procedures, and policies.

Other Responsibilities Include

• Underground geological mapping, including 3D photogrammetry techniques
• Updating 3D structural and lithological interpretations.
• Deliver robust, well scoped and risk assessed grade forecasts and stockpile strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Maximise value at Cadia by tracking grade variance to forecast, and investigating and closing out anomalies in a timely manner.
• Contributing to the reconciliation process, including reporting and investigation, ensuring the on-time release of concise monthly reconciliation reporting data.
• Administration and supervision of underground diamond drilling.
• Providing accurate and timely geological information as required by the broader technical services team.

The ideal applicant will have experience in underground mapping, grade control and reconciliation. Candidates with underground experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

You Will Also Possess The Following

• A relevant degree or tertiary qualification in Geology or Earth Science
• Experience with geological interpretation and generation of geological models.
• Experience with grade forecasting and reconciliation.
• Experience with drill hole design and contractor supervision
• Competency in geological or mine planning software packages; experience using Leapfrog, Point Studio and Deswik is desirable
• A valid Open Manual Australian driver's licence

Please note this is a 5/2 or 5/2-4/3 role in Orange NSW
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we'd love to hear from you