Geologist

Foxleigh Mine; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

8/6 lifestyle roster

Job summary

Foxleigh Mine is seeking a Mine Geologist to support safe, efficient operations and growth in Queensland. You will perform daily coal face inspections, communicate geological information to coalers and production teams, and contribute to planning and reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Geology or Mining Engineering with coal mining experience; roster is an 8/6 cycle, with accommodation provided and competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a coal mining environment, with exposure to in-pit through-seam coaling and production support.

Responsibilities

• In-Pit Geological Control & Communication: verify geology, identify variations, support the mining plan.
• Coaling Planning & Documentation: prepare blast-by-blast coaling plans with current geological data.
• Stockpile Management & Forecasting: monitor ROM and stockpiles, provide short-term forecasts.
• Geotechnical Delegation & Slope Management: report hazards and communicate recommendations to operations.

Skills

Geology

Mining Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Mining Engineering

Job description

About Foxleigh Mine

Foxleigh Mine is located 15km south of Middlemount and approx. 275km northwest of Rockhampton. The mine is in its 2 6 th year of operation producing premium PCI metallurgical coal for use in steel manufacturing. At Foxleigh we take great pride in achieving our objectives and for us wining is the combination of care and results.

About the Role

Join the Foxleigh Mine Geology team as we continue to grow! We’re seeking motivated Mine Geologists who are eager to expand their operational and technical capabilities within one of the most geologically complex deposits in the Australian coal industry. Reporting directly to the Technicial Services Superintendent, you will play a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and well-informed mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

In-Pit Geological Control & Communication

• Complete daily coal face inspections to verify geology, identify variations, and support the mining plan.
• Communicate real-time geological information to Coaling Operators and production teams.
• Highlight upcoming geological challenges—faults, splits, washouts, thinning, intrusions, trenching, and oxidation limits to ensure proactive decision-making.

Coaling Planning & Documentation

• Prepare and distribute blast-by-blast coaling plans with accurate and current geological data, including flitch tonnage estimates.
• Support the effective execution of coaling plans, adjusting guidance as conditions change.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of mined areas, observations, and reconciliation data.

Stockpile Management & Forecasting

• Monitor ROM and ex-pit stockpiles, ensuring accurate tonnage and quality tracking.
• Provide reliable daily and short-term stockpile forecasts to support processing and market requirements.
• Assist with downhole data acquisition, interpretation and modelling.
• Support the development and maintenance of in-situ and ROM block models (HARP).

Geotechnical Delegation & Slope Management

• Report geotechnical hazards immediately to the Technical Services Superintendent and Geotechnical Engineer.
• Communicate geotechnical recommendations and TARP levels to operations and ensure compliance.
• Maintain Slope Stability Radars (SSR) and ensure geotechnical trigger actions are implemented promptly.

About you

A successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a coal mining environment, preferably with direct exposure to in-pit through-seam coaling, production support, and familiarity with basic geotechnical principles.

What Foxleigh Mine can offer you

• 8/6 lifestyle roster offering excellent work–life balance
• Accommodation provided
• Competitive salary and benefits

Foxleigh Mine is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.