Graduate Geologist - 2027 Intake

Westgold Resources Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full‑time position

Structured graduate development

Performance bonus

Health and wellbeing allowance

Family and medical leave policies

Long‑term career pathways

Job summary

Westgold Resources Limited invites graduates to join its 2026/2027 intake, offering hands‑on operational exposure and a structured development program to build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in mining geology.

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, you will work within an established gold mining environment and receive mentoring throughout the program to develop technical capability across production and operational geology.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Geology or graduating in 2026/2027 is required.
• Strong computer literacy and communication skills are essential.
• A proactive approach to learning and teamwork is expected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a graduate program with exposure to core geological activities.
• Gain practical operational skills with mentoring and on‑the‑job training.
• Contribute to data collection, core processing and QA/QC processes.
• Produce production and reconciliation reports with geological context.

Skills

Geology basics

Data collection & recording

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Geology degree (or graduating 2026/2027)

Job description

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Start your geology career with a leading WA gold producer

Westgold Resources is a progressive West Australian gold producer operating across the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions. With new mines, new equipment and continued growth across our business, there has never been a better time to join Westgold.

We are seeking Graduate Geologists to join our 2026/2027 Graduate Intake, offering hands‑on operational exposure and structured development to build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in mining geology.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, you will participate in a graduate program designed to provide exposure to a broad range of core geological activities. You will gain practical operational skills and be supported through mentoring and on‑the‑job training by experienced and enthusiastic geology leaders.

This role provides the opportunity to develop technical capability across production and operational geology while working within an established gold mining environment.

What You'll Be Involved In

• Collecting and recording accurate geological and geochemical data
• Core processing, logging and sampling activities
• Geological mapping and observation of structural and lithological features
• Assisting with QA/QC processes and data integrity requirements
• Producing production and reconciliation reports with geological context

About you

You are curious, motivated and keen to begin your career in mining geology.

You Will Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Geology (or graduating in 2026/2027)
• Strong computer literacy and communication skills
• A proactive approach to learning and teamwork
• A current manual C Class driver's licence
• A National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass Westgold's pre‑employment medical and D&A screening

Vacation work or practical industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

What Westgold Offers

• Permanent full‑time employment with a successful WA gold producer
• Structured graduate development with mentoring and support
• Performance‑based bonus and competitive remuneration
• Health and wellbeing allowance and EAP support
• Family and medical leave policies (including IVF, surrogacy and adoption)
• Salary sacrifice options and long‑term career pathways

Westgold is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate pool is identified.

No agency referrals will be accepted.

A Range Of Benefits Including

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre‑employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [e-mail]

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.