Exploration Superintendent

Ora Banda Mining Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave for site-based

Quarterly bonus program for site-based

Gender neutral paid parental leave

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrificing - novated lease / F

Job summary

Ora Banda Mining is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead Greenfields and Brownfields exploration at the Davyhurst Operations, supervising a team of geologists and field staff. You will plan drilling, sampling and mapping, manage contractors and ensure high-quality data acquisition to support discovery and project generation.

You will contribute to resource development and rapid resource definition, collaborating with the Resource Development team to align with the Drive to 300 koz

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified Geologist with regional exploration experience (ideally 10+ years).
• Completion of statutory supervisor training with DMPE for WHS adherence.
• Strong leadership to motivate geologists and field staff.
• Geological modelling, sampling techniques and reserve/resource estimation experience.
• Drill supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and supervise Greenfields and Brownfields exploration across the Davyhurst Operations.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of Exploration Geologists and field staff.
• Deliver high-quality exploration outcomes with safe, efficient programs.
• Guide target generation, ranking and advancement of prospects along the value chain.
• Work with Resource Development for rapid resource conversion and JORC reporting.
• Foster open peer review of projects and ensure upskilling and high technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Drill supervision

Geological modelling

Sampling techniques

Resource estimation

C-Class driver's licence

GIS software

Education

Geology degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

Leapfrog

Micromine

QGIS

Job description

Ora Banda Mining is entering its next exciting chapter in growth. Help build Australia’s next 300 koz gold producer and join us on our DRIVE to 300!

We’ve always challenged ourselves to think bigger and right now we are preparing to double gold production over the next three years, constructing a brand-new processing plant, opening a new UG mine, and investing in massive exploration programs!

As our key growth projects get underway, we want more ‘ore-some’ people to make it happen. We know that our unparallelled success has been driven by our people who lean into a challenge and turn ambition into results.

Just like our operations, we invest heavily in our people creating an exceptional environment where everyone can thrive. Do you have a winning mindset, are you excited by growth and want to embrace this once-in-a-career opportunity?

Accept the challenge, join Ora Banda Mining.

The role

• May be offered as a 4:3, 4:3, 8:6 OR 8:6, 4:3 OR 8:6 roster
• Be responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising both Greenfields and Brownfields Exploration programs across the Davyhurst Operations, including; drill planning, logistics, geological mapping, geochemical sampling, contractor management, and ensuring high-quality geological data acquisition to support discovery and project generation
• Lead and mentor a growing team of Exploration Geologists and field staff
• Deliver high‑quality Exploration outcomes, ensuring programmes are executed safely, efficiently, and aligned with OBM’s strategic growth objectives
• Provide guidance to the Exploration site team to undertake activities including target generation, target ranking and advancement of prospects along the value chain
• Work closely with the Resource Development team to allow for rapid resource conversion, resource definition and extension, culminating in JORC reportable resources and the discovery of new mines (in line with the OBM strategy of the “Drive to 300koz+”)
• Encourage a team culture of open peer review of Exploration projects and geological debate, to harness the knowledge of the team and bolster employee skill level, while ensuring on-the-job training is completed to upskill the team and maintain high technical standards
• Report directly to the statutory Exploration Manager, ensuring compliance with WHS (Mines) Regulations, cultural heritage requirements, and environmental standards across all Exploration activities

About you

• Tertiary qualified Geologist with recent and relevant regional Exploration experience (ideally, 10+ years postgraduate)
• Completion of statutory supervisor training with DMPE for adherence to Work Health and Safety Regulation requirements
• Strong leadership skills - ability to motivate geologists and field staff to achieving goals, foster high work quality and a winning team culture
• General geological experience including geological modelling, sampling techniques and reserve and resource estimation
• Drill supervision experience
• Passionate about making a new discovery and converting ounces into Resource
• Exposure to mining, mine geology, and operational experience is highly regarded
• Current C-Class manual drivers’ licence
• A competent user of industry standard mining and GIS software, preferably Leapfrog/Micromine and QGIS

YOUR MOTIVATION

Our mantra is ‘ore-some rocks, awesome people’, and with that comes a fantastic culture. We may be growing but we still retain our one team feel! If the opportunity to be part of an ambitious project with huge potential excites you,

Employee Benefits

• Employee share scheme
• Professional development
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees
• Quarterly bonus program for site-based employees
• Gender neutral paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrificing - novated lease / FIFO parking

Recruitment process

The process will include a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, criminal history check, review of qualifications and proof of right to work in Australia.

Ora Banda is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Shortlisting and recruitment for this role will commence immediately.

Next steps

Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company’s websitewww.orabandamining.com.au