Project Geologist

NES Fircroft; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Flights within Queensland

Competitive day rate

Ongoing project opportunities

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Project Geologist to join a focused RC and diamond drilling program in Queensland. You will contribute to planning, field leadership, logging and data collection on a 2-3 month campaign.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in exploration or mine geology, strong drilling experience, and the ability to work autonomously in remote field conditions while maintaining safe operations and clear reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in exploration or mine geology.
• Strong RC and diamond drilling experience.
• Proven logging, sampling and geological data management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote field environment.
• Strong communication and organisation.
• A proactive and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management and execution of the drilling program
• RC and diamond core logging
• Sampling and QA/QC activities
• Drill contractor liaison
• Data collection and program reporting
• Supporting safe and efficient field operations

Skills

RC drilling

Diamond drilling

Geological logging

Sampling & QA/QC

Data management

Autonomous work

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Project Geologist | RC & Diamond Drilling Program | Queensland

An exciting opportunity is available for a Project Geologistto join a growing exploration team on a significant drilling program in Queensland.

This upcoming program will focus on validating historical datasets through a series of duplicate drill holes across an existing mining project, supporting a major asset consolidation and future development plans.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a small, hands-on team, you will play a key role in the planning and execution of a 2-3 month RC and diamond drilling program. This position is ideal for a geologist with at least 3 years of industry experience who enjoys balancing field leadership responsibilities with core geological duties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management and execution of the drilling program
• RC and diamond core logging
• Sampling and QA/QC activities
• Drill contractor liaison
• Data collection and program reporting
• Supporting safe and efficient field operations

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in exploration or mine geology
• Strong RC and diamond drilling experience
• Proven logging, sampling and geological data management skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote field environment
• Strong communication and organisation
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

What's on Offer

• DIDO to site with camp accommodation
• Company-funded flights within Queensland
• Competitive flat day rate
• Opportunity to be involved in a high-profile growth project
• Potential for ongoing employment onfurtherexploration projects following successful completion of the program

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-supported exploration team and contribute to a project entering an exciting phase of growth and development.