Lead Open-Pit Geologist | 8:6 FIFO from Perth

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster

Private Health Cover

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Exposure to underground operation

Small team environment

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Limited is seeking an Open Pit Senior Geologist to lead geological functions for an expanding open pit gold operation. The role focuses on grade control, geological modelling, reconciliation and resource development, with clear leadership of the geology team.

You will work closely with Mining, Planning, Metallurgy and Processing teams to maximise ore recovery, support operational decisions and maintain geological standards across the operation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Strong experience in open pit gold mining.
• Proven leadership and team management in production environments.
• Experience with geological modelling and grade control.

Responsibilities

• Lead grade control activities across open pit mining operations.
• Develop, maintain and optimise geological and grade control block models.
• Manage drill planning, scheduling, data collection, interpretation and QA/QC processes.
• Complete geological mapping and orebody interpretation for active mining areas.
• Monitor and deliver daily, monthly, quarterly and biannual reconciliation reporting.
• Collaborate with Mine Planning to support mine design, scheduling and production outcomes.
• Liaise with Processing and Metallurgy teams to optimise mine-to-mill performance.
• Mentor, coach and develop geology team members while promoting technical excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across geological processes and systems.
• Manage geology consumables and departmental costs in line with operational budgets.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations to a professional standard.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site standards, policies and procedures

Skills

Geology

Leadership

Grade control

Data interpretation

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Geology

Tools

Surpac

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Catalyst Metals Limited is seeking an Open Pit Senior Geologist to lead geological functions for an expanding open pit gold operation. The role focuses on grade control, geological modelling, reconciliation and resource development, with clear leadership of the geology team.

You will work closely with Mining, Planning, Metallurgy and Processing teams to maximise ore recovery, support operational decisions and maintain geological standards across the operation.