Drill Core Operations Lead - Broken Hill (Hybrid)

the original; Broken Hill; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Resources, a division of DPIRD, seeks an Operations Officer to supervise the E.C. Andrews Drill Core Facility in Broken Hill. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid work, with 35-hour weeks and travel allowances where needed.

You will oversee core preparation, viewing, visitor access, and maintenance, while liaising with industry and agencies to deliver high-quality technical services and advice. Strong field, GIS, and drill core handling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the mining industry, exploration and drilling.
• Knowledge of drill core handling and core yards procedures.
• Ability to work in remote field locations.
• Experience with GIS and database management.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and managing the archival drill core collection.
• Overseeing core preparation, viewing, visitor access, and general maintenance.
• Liaising with industry, landholders, government agencies, and the community to deliver technical services.
• Providing drill core expertise to support exploration programs.

Skills

Mining industry experience

Drill core handling

GIS

Database management

Field work

Communication

Forklift licence

Class C driver licence

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

NSW Resources, a division of DPIRD, seeks an Operations Officer to supervise the E.C. Andrews Drill Core Facility in Broken Hill. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid work, with 35-hour weeks and travel allowances where needed.

You will oversee core preparation, viewing, visitor access, and maintenance, while liaising with industry and agencies to deliver high-quality technical services and advice. Strong field, GIS, and drill core handling skills are essential.