Mine Geologist

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + quarterly bonus

Career growth opportunities

Health & wellbeing initiatives (gym &

Regional mining exposure

Job summary

Harmony Australasia invites a Mine Geologist to join CSA Mine in Cobar, NSW. You will supervise underground drilling, map and log cores, and feed data into resource models and mine planning.

The role requires a Geology degree, license, and 2+ years in underground base metals; strong QA/QC and 3D modelling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology.
• Australian manual driver’s license.
• Minimum 2 years’ underground base metals mine experience, or willingness to learn as a recent graduate.
• Knowledge of Grade Reconciliation analysis and reporting.
• Experience with drill program design and supervision.
• Experience with resource interpretation.
• Competency with 3D modelling software.
• Core logging and mapping experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with geologists, drillers, engineers and supervisors.
• Follow underground grade control procedures and perform reconciliations.
• Undertake core logging with QA/QC samples per site procedures.
• Conduct underground mapping and transfer data to resource models.
• Validate production transactions and update tracking systems.
• Supervise drill contracts including location setup and issues.
• Prepare drilling, sampling and mapping data for resource updates.
• Assist in mine exploration targeting and signoffs.

Skills

Grade reconciliation

Drill program design

Resource interpretation

Core logging & mapping

Education

Degree in Geology

Tools

3D modelling software

Job description

Job Description

Do you thrive in underground environments and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic setting? We're seeking a geology enthusiast with a passion for the mining industry to join the team at CSA Mine.

Do you thrive in underground environments and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic setting? We're seeking a geology enthusiast with a passion for the mining industry to join the team at CSA Mine. Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, you will be part of a team that not only monitors data for production reporting and reconciliation purposes but also supervises underground diamond drilling activities that defines the future of the operation. The data you collect through mapping and core logging feeds into our resource models and mine planning team.

Roster

This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working an 8/6 days FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney with local candidates highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Being able to effectively communicate with geologists, drillers, engineers and metallurgists, miners and shift supervisors
• Follow underground grade control procedures and undertake inspections and reconciliations as required
• Undertake core logging including identification of samples and appropriate QA/QC samples in accordance with the site Quality Assurance System. Ensure that core logging is completed in a safe and timely manner
• Undertake underground mapping in a safe and timely manner and ensure mapping is transferred to plans for use in resource modelling
• Validate mine production transactions for accuracy daily and update relevant grade and tonne tracking systems
• Supervise the drilling contract as required with respect to new setup locations, hole design and daily drilling issues
• Ensure all sample data is collected, stored and validated in the geological database
• Assist with preparation of drilling, sampling and mapping data for use in resource updates
• Ensure that diamond drill program design and drill site preparation are completed in a timely manner
• Assist in mine exploration targeting
• Preparation of stope summaries and stope tonnes and grade as required in a timely manner
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner
• Contribute to development and stope design signoffs

Qualifications

About You: To be successful, you will bring the following skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Degree in Geology
• Australian manual driver’s license
• As a seasoned Mine Geologist, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an underground base metals mine, or a willingness to learn and be involved if a recent Graduate
• Knowledge of Grade Reconciliation analysis & reporting
• Experience with drill program design and supervision
• Experience with Resource interpretation
• Competency with 3D modelling software
• Core logging and mapping experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in quarterly bonus.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

About The Team

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper‑gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high‑grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane. CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long‑standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW