Project Resource Development Geologist

Ora Banda Mining Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave

Quarterly bonus program

Gender neutral parental leave

Discounted health insurance

Novated lease / FIFO parking

Job summary

Ora Banda Mining is seeking a tertiary qualified geologist with regional exploration experience to lead discovery, evaluation and development of potential open-pit gold resources. You will contribute to the company’s growth strategy, mentor junior staff, and provide rigorous geological modelling to support targeted drilling programs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of field experience, AusIMM/AIG/SEG membership, and proficiency in Leapfrog and QGIS, with a boots-on-the-ground mapping approach and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology and relevant regional exploration experience.
• Member of AusIMM/AIG, SEG or similar preferred.
• Strong field work skills and boots-on-the-ground mapping ability.
• Passionate about fuelling exploration through quality targeting and discovery.
• Experience coaching and developing junior geological staff.
• Ability to compile multiple geology datasets to interpret geology.

Responsibilities

• Focus on discovery, evaluation and development of open-pit gold resources.
• Drive Mineral Resource growth and support the Drive to 300koz+ production goal.
• Advance deposits from Federal Flag North, Walhalla North and others.
• Produce detailed geological mapping and develop geological models for drilling.
• Document geological activities and report progress to the corporate team.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain high standards across the team.

Skills

Field work

Geology mapping

Data compilation

Interpretation

Mentoring

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Leapfrog

QGIS

Job description

Ora Banda Mining is entering its next exciting chapter in growth. Help build Australia’s next 300 koz gold producer and join us on our DRIVE to 300!

We’ve always challenged ourselves to think bigger and right now we are preparing to double gold production over the next three years, constructing a brand-new processing plant, opening a new UG mine, and investing in massive exploration programs!

As our key growth projects get underway, we want more ‘ore-some’ people to make it happen. We know that our unparalleled success has been driven by our people who lean into a challenge and turn ambition into results.

Just like our operations, we invest heavily in our people creating an exceptional environment where everyone can thrive. Do you have a winning mindset, are you excited by growth and want to embrace this once-in-a-career opportunity?

Accept the challenge, join Ora Banda Mining.

The role

• Focus on the discovery, evaluation and development of potential open-pit gold resources along the Round Dam Trend
• Perform work critical to driving Mineral Resource growth, extending the Life of Mine and supporting the company’s “Drive to 300koz+” production goal
• Initial efforts will focus on the Federal Flag North and Walhalla North deposits before progressing south to assess and advance the resource potential at Banjo, Macedon and Salmon Gums, as well as regional opportunities at Little Gem and Waihi
• Produce detailed geological mapping, investigating controls on mineralisation and developing comprehensive geological models to support targeted and effective drilling programs
• Accurately and timely document geological activities, monitoring program progress against budget and providing regular daily and weekly reporting to the broader corporate team
• Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior geological staff, supporting the transfer of technical knowledge and maintaining high standards across the Resource Development team

About you

• Tertiary qualified Geologist with recent and relevant regional exploration experience, ideally 5+ years
• Member of AusIMM/AIG, SEG or similar
• Strong field work skills and a “boots on the ground” generalist approach to mapping and developing a conceptual geology model
• Passionate about fuelling the exploration pipeline through quality targeting, proving up new mines and making new discoveries
• Experience coaching and training employees
• Proven ability to compile multiple geology datasets to unravel the geology via analysis and interpretation
• Able to use industry standard mining and GIS software, preferably Leapfrog and QGIS
• Enjoy working as part of a dynamic company as we continually revise our strategy to bring new mines online and setup for future discoveries
• Class C AUS manual driver’s licence
• Awareness of the Workplace Health and Safety Act Regulations, and the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act
• Current First Aid Certificate

YOUR MOTIVATION

Our mantra is ‘ore-some rocks, awesome people’, and with that comes a fantastic culture. We may be growing but we still retain our one team feel! If the opportunity to be part of an ambitious project with huge potential excites you,

Employee Benefits

• Employee share scheme
• Professional development
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees
• Quarterly bonus program for site-based employees
• Gender neutral paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrificing - novated lease / FIFO parking

Recruitment process

The process will include a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, criminal history check, review of qualifications and proof of right to work in Australia.

Ora Banda is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Shortlisting and recruitment for this role will commence immediately.

Next steps

Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company’s websitewww.orabandamining.com.au