Mine Geologist: Grade Control, Modelling & Reconciliation

Iluka Balranald Operations; Balranald; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly 8:6 roster

Relocation assistance may be available

Bonus structure

Company share matching scheme

On-site facilities (gyms, courts)

Job summary

Iluka Balranald Operations is seeking a Mine Geologist to provide technical expertise for optimal recovery and product quality at the Balranald site. This permanent role is on an 8:6 FIFO or DIDO roster, Wednesday to Wednesday.

You will deliver daily to annual geological reports, coordinate drilling, mapping, sampling, and maintain the geological resource model across active zones. Join a team focused on innovative, low-impact mining with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology or related discipline.
• Experience with geological packages (Datamine/Deswik) and MS Office.
• Experience in geological interpretation and ore definition modelling.
• Exposure to production reconciliation packages (InSite) is desirable.
• Experience in mining operation preferred.
• Experience in mineral sands desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grade control activities to support accurate ore extraction.
• Manage HDD/M ore grade processes and reporting.
• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and annual production and geological reports.
• Oversee and coordinate drilling programs: planning, execution, monitoring.
• Perform mapping, sampling and geological interpretation of active mining areas.
• Complete reconciliation of mined material against resource and reserve models.
• Contribute to and maintain reserve modelling.
• Maintain an up-to-date geological resource model for all active mining zones.

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Datamine

Deswik

InSite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Iluka Balranald Operations is seeking a Mine Geologist to provide technical expertise for optimal recovery and product quality at the Balranald site. This permanent role is on an 8:6 FIFO or DIDO roster, Wednesday to Wednesday.

You will deliver daily to annual geological reports, coordinate drilling, mapping, sampling, and maintain the geological resource model across active zones. Join a team focused on innovative, low-impact mining with relocation support available.