Field Technician Supervisor / Senior Field Technician - Exploration Contract

Concentis; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Site facilities provided

Job summary

Concentis is seeking a Field Technician Supervisor / Senior Field Technician for an exploration contract in remote Queensland. You will lead field crews, oversee sampling, data collection and QA across a major drilling program, coordinating with geologists and drill teams at a site about 330 km from Cairns.

The role starts now and runs through December, with camp accommodation and site facilities provided. Join a safety‑conscious, data‑driven team and help deliver high‑quality exploration

Qualifications

• Experience in mining, exploration or field technician roles.
• Strong experience across exploration sampling and drilling programs.
• Ability to lead or coordinate field-based teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Confident communicator who works effectively across site teams.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote site environment.
• Manual driver’s licence and ability to pass medical and D&A requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field technicians across daily exploration activities
• Coordinate sampling, sample handling, tracking and quality control
• Support RC and diamond drilling program requirements
• Maintain accurate field data, records, reporting and documentation
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to field team members
• Liaise with geologists, drill crews and site teams to coordinate activities
• Promote and maintain high safety, environmental and operational standards

Skills

Field leadership

Sampling expertise

Drilling programs

Data quality

Remote site work

Safety conscious

Tools

GPS devices

Data loggers

Job description

Field Technician Supervisor / Senior Field Technician - Exploration Contract

You will join a large-scale exploration drilling program supporting a key mineral project in Queensland. We are seeking an experienced Field Technician Supervisor / Senior Field Technician to provide leadership across field activities and support the successful delivery of exploration operations at a remote site approximately 330km from Cairns.

You will take a hands‑on leadership role across sampling, field data collection, quality control and day‑to‑day exploration activities, while providing guidance to field technicians and working closely with geologists, drill crews and site teams. This is an immediate start contract opportunity running through to December, with camp accommodation and site facilities provided. Roster and travel arrangements will be discussed upon application.

You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of safety, data quality and operational performance across the exploration program. Your ability to coordinate field activities, solve problems and support the wider team will be key to the successful delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate field technicians across daily exploration activities
• Coordinate sampling, sample handling, tracking and quality control
• Support RC and diamond drilling program requirements
• Maintain accurate field data, records, reporting and documentation
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to field team members
• Liaise with geologists, drill crews and site teams to coordinate activities
• Promote and maintain high safety, environmental and operational standards

About you

• Proven background in mining, exploration or field‑based technician roles
• Strong experience across exploration sampling and drilling programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate field‑based teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Confident communicator who works effectively across site teams
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote site environment
• Manual driver’s licence and ability to pass medical and D&A requirements

Why Join this Project?

• Competitive $60–$85/hr rate based on experience and capability
• Immediate start with contract secured through to December
• Opportunity to take a leadership role on a major QLD exploration program
• Remote site with camp accommodation and facilities provided
• Work alongside experienced geologists, drill crews and field teams

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.