Exploration Field Technician

Aeris Resources Limited; Cracow; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Short-term incentive

FIFO/DIDO options

Flights to Brisbane/Sunshine Coast

Flexible rosters

Parental leave

Mental health support

Private health discounts

Job summary

Aeris Resources Limited in Cracow, Queensland, is seeking an Exploration Field Technician to support day-to-day exploration activities and maintain safe, efficient field operations.

You will collect samples, assist with core handling, geochemical surveys, and help with earthworks and rehabilitation under environmental and cultural guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform repetitive manual labour safely and efficiently.
• Ability to operate digital devices for data entry and reporting.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and proactive safe work practices.
• Valid MR/HR licence and willingness to obtain related tickets.
• Forklift and First Aid are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from RC drill rigs; manage chip trays and data entry.
• Process core yards, maintain cleanliness and order.
• Handle Diamond drill core trays; mark‑up, cutting, sampling and logging.
• Conduct remote fieldwork incl. soil geochemistry, mapping and rock chip sampling.
• Assist earthworks for drill pads and access tracks; rehabilitate disturbed areas.
• Monitor, order and maintain field consumables; ensure environmental compliance.

Skills

Driving Licence MR/HR

Manual labor

Data entry on digital devices

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

First Aid certificate

Forklift high risk (adv)

Job description

The true value in Aeris comes from two things: people and rocks.

We’ve got the rocks covered but we’re looking for a few more incredible people to join our team at Cracow as an Exploration Field Technician.

The Nitty Gritty

Reporting to the Field Supervisor you will be responsible for: supporting the day‑day activities of the exploration team and ensuring targets and scheduled works are completed in set time frames and undertaken respectfully and safely

You will work to support, coordinate and ensure completion of:

• Collection of samples from RC drill rigs, including chip traying, sample dispatch, data entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Core yard processing and cleanliness
• Collection of Diamond drill core trays from the drill rigs, drill core mark‑up, drill core cutting, sampling, density determination, sample dispatch, geotechnical logging, and data entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Remote fieldwork including soil geochemical surveys, mapping and rock chip sampling, and geophysical surveys.
• Assist with earthworks for drill pads and access tracks and also ensure the rehabilitation of surface disturbance areas is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with environmental standards, including maintenance of rehabilitation (rehab) records.
• Help monitor, order and maintain consumables for all mining and exploration drilling and field programmes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and cultural heritage permitting, procedures, and standards.

What you’ll Bring:

• MR/HR Drivers Licence.
• The ability to perform repetitive manual labour activities is essential.
• Ability to use digital devices to complete Data Entry (laptop computer and/or digital pads)
• Self-discipline, motivation, and regulation.
• Strong safety awareness and proactive approach to working safely.
• Attention to detail, methodical and thorough in approach.
• Team player and good interpersonal skills.
• High Risk forklift licence (Highly Regarded)
• First Aid certificate (Highly Regarded)
• Competitive Salary Package: with annual REM review
• Short Term Incentive Program: reviewed annually
• FIFO, DIDO & Residential Options available – Residential allowance
• Flights from Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
• More time to focus on what you love: Our rosters provide options to balance life and work.
• Leave policies for everybody: Our teams have options to swap public holidays, purchase additional leave, take career breaks and more.
• Parental leave for all types of families: Our paid parental leave is available to all part‑time and full‑time Aeris employees who have become parents through birth, surrogacy or adoption – and it can be shared between both parents, regardless of gender.
• Serious support for mental health: All Aeris employees and their families have access to free and confidential counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Partners that give you more: Our teams have discounts and benefits with private health insurance, salary packaging options, travel services and more.
• A stellar safety record: We work safely and make sure our workmates do the same. We are always looking for better ways to improve physical and psychosocial safety for our people.
• Respect for you (the real you!): Our Workplace of Respect Policy is more than words on a page. We respect and care for one another, and step in and speak up for our teammates.

The Company

Cracow

Cracow Gold Operations is an established underground gold mine located near the towns of Cracow and Theodore in central Queensland, and a short flight from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. It is 100% owned and operated by Aeris Resources and holds a significant tenement package over the Cracow goldfields.

Aeris Resources is an ASX listed, mid‑tier base and precious metals producer.

Our copper‑dominant portfolio is made up of two operating mines, a mine on care and maintenance, two advanced development projects and a highly prospective exploration portfolio.

We value having an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. We look for many different skills and abilities, including how you can enhance Aeris and our culture.

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

Checks and balances

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to a pre‑employment medical and police check, in order to be considered for this role.

Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered.