Resource Development Geologist

Ora Banda Mining Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme

Professional development

5 weeks annual leave

Quarterly bonus

Parental leave

Health insurance discount

FIFO parking

Job summary

Ora Banda Mining is seeking a Resource Development Geologist to assist with resource definition drilling, field planning, and data management at our Western Australian site. You will supervise drilling contractors, log drill core, and ensure data quality for JORC resource estimation.

We value hands-on geology work, 3D mining, and GIS proficiency (Leapfrog/QGIS). A WA manual driver's licence is required, and experience in mining operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally some exposure to mining operations.
• Be passionate about being a resource development geologist.
• Skilled in 3D mining and GIS software, preferably Leapfrog and QGIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist project geologists with resource definition drilling programs, including targeting, planning, and execution of field‑based activities to support Mineral Resource estimation and mine planning requirements.
• Support the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of drilling programs, including day‑to‑day supervision of drilling contractors and ensuring diamond core, and RC drilling and sampling practices are conducted in accordance with company standards
• Conduct high‑quality geological logging of drill core and chips, including lithological, structural, alteration, and mineralisation logging, and complete graphical logs to the required standard
• Assist with drill hole data validation, including collars, downhole surveys, assays, density, logging, and QA/QC data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and suitability for JORC‑compliant Mineral Resource estimation
• Assist project geologists in maintaining geological databases and records, ensuring drilling, rehabilitation, and tenement‑related information is accurately captured, managed, and reported in accordance with site and statutory requirements
• Prepare and contribute to geological and departmental reporting (daily/monthly), ensuring information is accurate, coherent, and delivered in a timely manner
• Conduct drill rig safety and environmental inspections, actively promoting safe work practices and minimising environmental disturbance during drill site establishment, operation, and rehabilitation
• Support knowledge capture and handover, ensuring geological understanding of deposits and resource areas is appropriately documented to enable effective transition to operational and mine planning teams

Skills

Geology

3D mining

QGIS

Leapfrog

Data QA/QC

Report writing

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary 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

• Assist project geologists with resource definition drilling programs, including targeting, planning, and execution of field‑based activities to support Mineral Resource estimation and mine planning requirements
• Support the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of drilling programs, including day‑to‑day supervision of drilling contractors and ensuring diamond core, and RC drilling and sampling practices are conducted in accordance with company standards
• Conduct high‑quality geological logging of drill core and chips, including lithological, structural, alteration, and mineralisation logging, and complete graphical logs to the required standard
• Assist with drill hole data validation, including collars, downhole surveys, assays, density, logging, and QA/QC data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and suitability for JORC‑compliant Mineral Resource estimation
• Assist project geologists in maintaining geological databases and records, ensuring drilling, rehabilitation, and tenement‑related information is accurately captured, managed, and reported in accordance with site and statutory requirements
• Prepare and contribute to geological and departmental reporting (daily/monthly), ensuring information is accurate, coherent, and delivered in a timely manner
• Conduct drill rig safety and environmental inspections, actively promoting safe work practices and minimising environmental disturbance during drill site establishment, operation, and rehabilitation
• Support knowledge capture and handover, ensuring geological understanding of deposits and resource areas is appropriately documented to enable effective transition to operational and mine planning teams

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally some exposure to mining operations
• Be passionate about being a resource development geologist
• Skilled in 3D mining and GIS software, preferably Leapfrog and QGIS
• An understanding of Eastern Goldfields geology and Archaean gold lode systems
• Concise and efficient at report writing and other geological documentation
• Class C WA manual driver’s licence

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