Senior Geologist - Open Pit

Evolution Mining; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance

Health insurance

Quarterly performance bonuses

Employee share scheme

Parental leave benefits

Recognition program

Study assistance

Attractive rosters

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Senior Mine Geologist to shape the geology function for an open pit project from the start. You will establish grade control strategies, define ore, track and reconcile performance, and build the team and systems for safe, efficient operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead grade control, QAQC, and production reporting while partnering with mining, processing and technical services to deliver value and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• A Geological Degree or closely related discipline.
• A current Manual Driver's Licence.
• Experience in production geology and grade control systems.
• Strong understanding of reconciliation, ore tracking and QAQC processes.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing geology teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead grade control and reconciliation strategies that maximise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Build and continuously improve grade control systems that support operational excellence and informed decision-making.
• Develop and mentor a high performing geology team while creating strong operational partnerships across mining, processing and technical services.
• Deliver geological analysis, QAQC programs and production reporting that drive operational performance and future planning outcomes.
• Influence the future of Northparkes open pit strategy through technical leadership and collaboration.

Skills

Grade control

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Ore tracking

Reconciliation

Production geology

Communication

Education

Geological Degree

Job description

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the geology function of a new open pit operation from the very beginning.

As our Senior Mine Geologist, you’ll play a critical role in establishing and leading the grade control strategy for the E28 open pit development. You’ll influence how ore is defined, tracked and reconciled, while helping build the systems, processes and team that support safe, efficient and profitable mining operations.

Working a family friendly 5:2/4:3 roster with 9 hour days, you’ll enjoy a great lifestyle balance while contributing to one of Northparkes most exciting growth projects. This is more than a production geology role. It’s an opportunity to help develop a new operation and leave a lasting legacy across future open pit developments.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll:

• Lead grade control and reconciliation strategies that maximise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Build and continuously improve grade control systems that support operational excellence and informed decision-making.
• Develop and mentor a high performing geology team while creating strong operational partnerships across mining, processing and technical services.
• Deliver geological analysis, QAQC programs and production reporting that drive operational performance and future planning outcomes.
• Influence the future of Northparkes open pit strategy through technical leadership and collaboration.

Why Northparkes Operations?

Big things are happening at Northparkes. With our E28NE Open Cut Project underway, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth that will underpin an extended mine life underground. This is your opportunity to be part of a career defining project, build new capabilities and contribute to one of Australia’s most exciting operations with underground block cave and sub level cave mines and a number of future open pit operations. At Northparkes, you don’t have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle; you’ll get both.With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Health insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Attractive rosters
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• A Geological Degree or closely related discipline
• A current Manual Driver's Licence
• Experience in production geology and grade control systems
• Strong understanding of reconciliation, ore tracking and QAQC processes
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing geology teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Highly regarded:

• Experience with mine geology production reconciliation and depletion systems
• Geological database management and statistical analysis capability
• Surface and underground drilling exposure
• Experience supporting mine planning, feasibility studies or operational improvement initiatives