Geologist Projects

GOLD FIELDS; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10%

Private health allowance

5 weeks annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

FIFO parking discount

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is inviting applications for a role that leads and delivers mine geology projects at the St Ives Gold Mine, driving geological interpretation, grade control, reconciliation and orebody knowledge. You will mentor geologists and collaborate with mining and technical services teams in a high-performing environment.

Up to six months of company-provided accommodation may be available for relocations from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or related discipline.
• Proven experience in mine geology, ideally within gold operations.
• Strong capability in geological interpretation and ore mark-up.
• Experience working within production environments and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine geology projects supporting safe and efficient production outcomes.
• Conduct geological interpretation, orebody modelling and grade control activities.
• Complete daily field inspections, mapping, sampling and ore mark-ups.
• Monitor and reconcile production performance against geological models.
• Ensure QAQC protocols are maintained across sampling and geological data collection.
• Collaborate with mining, planning and technical services teams to optimise medium to long term plan.
• Drive continuous improvement in Mine Geology by leading and implementing change management processes.

Skills

Geology interpretation

Ore grade control

Mentoring geologists

Field mapping

Driver's licence

Education

Geology degree

Job description

• 12 - 15-month fixed-term contract | 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO from Perth or residential region
• Lead and deliver mine geology projects across St Ives Gold Mine
• Drive geological interpretation, grade control and orebody knowledge | Geology qualification required

• 12 - 15-month fixed-term contract | 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO from Perth or residential region
• Lead and deliver mine geology projects across St Ives Gold Mine
• Drive geological interpretation, grade control and orebody knowledge | Geology qualification required

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will take ownership of key mine geology projects across the St Ives Gold Mine, supporting safe and efficient ore extraction while contributing to resource growth and operational success. You will play a critical role in geological interpretation, grade control, reconciliation and mentoring geologists, while collaborating closely with mining and technical services teams in a high-performing environment.

Up to six months' free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles.

Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
• Monthly private health allowance
• Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, dependent on roster
• 18 weeks parental leave
• FIFO parking discount & Virgin Velocity reward points
• $10K employee referral bonus

About The Role

• Lead mine geology projects supporting safe and efficient production outcomes
• Conduct geological interpretation, orebody modelling and grade control activities
• Complete daily field inspections, mapping, sampling and ore mark-ups
• Monitor and reconcile production performance against geological models
• Ensure QAQC protocols are maintained across sampling and geological data collection
• Collaborate with mining, planning and technical services teams to optimise Medium to Long term plan
• Drive continuous improvement in Mine Geology by leading and implementing change management processes that deliver sustainable improvements in operational performance, efficiency, and productivity

Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or related discipline
• Proven experience in mine geology, ideally within gold operations
• Strong capability in geological interpretation, grade control and ore mark-up
• Experience working within production environments and reconciliation processes
• Ability to mentor junior geologists and contribute to team capability
• Current manual driver's licence

At Gold Fields, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to do their best work, working together to deliver enduring value beyond mining.

Application close: Tuesday 1 September 2026