Lead Geologist – Open Pit (FIFO, PNG)

New Porgera Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

New Porgera Limited seeks a Senior Geologist – Open Pit to lead the open pit production geology team and optimise grade control for the Porgera operation, a Tier 1 gold deposit. The role focuses on ore block definition, dilution control, and reconciliation to deliver high-grade feed to the process plant.

The position is FIFO to Papua New Guinea with a 21/14 roster from PNG or Australia/New Zealand, offering a competitive remuneration package and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology with extensive experience in large, structurally complex, high nugget gold mineralised systems.
• Proven leadership in production geology and safety-focused team development.
• Experience in grade estimation, reconciliation and ore-block modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead open pit grade control to maximise ore delivered to plant.
• Optimise RC drilling and interpretation of ore blocks.
• Manage stockpiles and blending strategies with mining engineers and metallurgists.
• Daily, weekly, monthly tonnage and grade reconciliation and reporting.
• Ensure safety and OH&S policy compliance and coach team.

Skills

Production geology

Open Pit

Underground

Grade estimation

Reconciliation

3D modelling

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

New Porgera Limited seeks a Senior Geologist – Open Pit to lead the open pit production geology team and optimise grade control for the Porgera operation, a Tier 1 gold deposit. The role focuses on ore block definition, dilution control, and reconciliation to deliver high-grade feed to the process plant.

The position is FIFO to Papua New Guinea with a 21/14 roster from PNG or Australia/New Zealand, offering a competitive remuneration package and a strong safety culture.