Mine Geologist – FIFO/Residential at Open-Cut Coal Mine

De Beers Group; Moura; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential options

FIFO options

DIDO options

Subsidised accommodation

Camp options

20 weeks parental leave

External education assistance

Job summary

Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD, seeks a experienced Geologist to join the Technical Services team. You will provide operational geological support to maximise safe, efficient coal extraction and contribute to short-term planning and reconciliation.

The role involves field-based mapping, data validation, coal quality monitoring and collaboration with mining, CHPP and technical services teams to optimise outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Geological Sciences, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a mine geology role, preferably within an open-cut coal mining environment.
• Experience with geological modelling, data management, reconciliation, and operational mine geology practices.
• Ability to analyse, validate, and interpret geological data to support operational decision-making and mine planning outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and operational teams.
• Well-developed analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pit inspections and geological mapping.
• Interpret coal seam, roof and floor conditions and communicate impacts to operations.
• Identify, assess and communicate geological hazards affecting mining activities.
• Support coal quality management through monitoring and interpretation of geological and quality data.
• Validate geological, drilling and sampling data.
• Monitor and optimise coal recovery while minimising loss and dilution.
• Undertake geological and coal quality reconciliation activities and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Provide geological input to short-term mining activities and production decision-making.

Skills

Geology

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Minescape

acQuire

PointStudio

Deswik

Job description

Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD, seeks a experienced Geologist to join the Technical Services team. You will provide operational geological support to maximise safe, efficient coal extraction and contribute to short-term planning and reconciliation.

The role involves field-based mapping, data validation, coal quality monitoring and collaboration with mining, CHPP and technical services teams to optimise outcomes.