Hands-On Exploration Field Assistant — Bendigo (Mon–Fri)

Falcon Metals Ltd; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on field experience

Active gold exploration project

Learn from geologists

Competitive salary

Possible contract extension

Job summary

Falcon Metals Ltd is seeking an Exploration Field Assistant for Bendigo-based exploration across Victoria. The role focuses on supporting drill core processing, sampling, field activities and logistics for the Blue Moon Gold Project and other Victorian programs.

This hands-on position is Monday–Friday, with occasional regional campaigns. Desirable: HR truck or forklift licences, and previous exploration or field-based experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy abilities.
• Reliable, practical, and detail-oriented.
• Good organisational skills and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in field conditions.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assist geologists with sampling and field activities.
• Process, photograph and cut diamond drill core.
• Collect and manage handheld XRF geochemical data.
• Prepare geological samples for dispatch and analysis.
• Assist with geological mapping and exploration programs.
• Assist with site setup, rehabilitation and field logistics.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised work areas.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Reliable & detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Ability to work outdoors

Tools

HR Truck Licence

Forklift Licence

Job description

Falcon Metals Ltd is seeking an Exploration Field Assistant for Bendigo-based exploration across Victoria. The role focuses on supporting drill core processing, sampling, field activities and logistics for the Blue Moon Gold Project and other Victorian programs.

This hands-on position is Monday–Friday, with occasional regional campaigns. Desirable: HR truck or forklift licences, and previous exploration or field-based experience.