Senior Mine Geologist

Harmony Australasia; Cloncurry Shire; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harmony Australasia is seeking a Senior Mine Geologist to provide technical geological leadership at the Eva Copper Mine near Cloncurry, QLD. You will own grade control, ore control, geological modelling, reconciliation, and data management, while leading a Field Technician and collaborating with mining, planning and technical teams.

The role is site-based with an 8 days on, 6 days off roster and a permanent appointment.

Formación

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Earth Sciences or similar.
• 5 years mine geology experience in an operating mine.
• Open pit copper experience, including grade control, ore control and geological modelling.
• Experience in resource definition drilling, reconciliation, grade control XRF sampling, geotechnical mapping and drill and blast.
• Proficiency in Micromine, Deswik, Leapfrog or similar software.
• Supervisory experience leading geology teams, contractors or technical personnel.
• Clear communicator with strong reporting skills and sound technical judgement.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Right to live and work in Australia (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• Provide visible safety leadership and ensure all geological activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Act as the senior geological representative on site in the absence of the Geology Superintendent.
• Lead grade control and ore control activities, including blast movement interpretation, dig line design, ore mark‑up, stockpile management and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain short‑term geological and grade control models to support mine planning, forecasting and reconciliation.
• Conduct geological mapping and structural interpretation and provide support to geotechnical programs.
• Coordinate and supervise grade control, resource definition drilling and sampling programs, including QA/QC, assay validation and laboratory performance.
• Maintain geological databases and ensure the quality and integrity of geological data.
• Prepare and communicate geological, production, grade control and reconciliation reports.
• Identify and communicate geological risks and opportunities affecting mine performance and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain geological procedures, standards and work practices.
• Work closely with Mining, Processing, Technical Services and Geotechnical teams to optimise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Coach and mentor geologists and technicians and manage geological contractors and consultants.
• Support operational readiness and continuous improvement of geological systems and processes.

Conocimientos

Mine geology experience

Open pit copper experience

Supervisory experience

Clear communicator

Current C Class Driver’s Licence

Right to live and work in Australia

Safety and risk awareness

Educación

Geology degree

Herramientas

Micromine

Deswik

Leapfrog

Descripción del empleo

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi‑Golpu copper‑gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high‑grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company’s copper growth strategy and its long‑term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front‑end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.

About the role

As a Senior Mine Geologist reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will provide technical geological leadership to support the safe, efficient and profitable extraction of ore at the Eva Copper Mine.

You will be accountable for grade control, ore control, geological modelling, reconciliation, resource definition drilling and geological data management. You will work closely with mining, planning and technical teams, and lead and develop a Field Technician.

This is a permanent role.

This is a site‑based role. The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visible safety leadership and ensure all geological activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Act as the senior geological representative on site in the absence of the Geology Superintendent.
• Lead grade control and ore control activities, including blast movement interpretation, dig line design, ore mark‑up, stockpile management and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain short‐term geological and grade control models to support mine planning, forecasting and reconciliation.
• Conduct geological mapping and structural interpretation and provide support to geotechnical programs.
• Coordinate and supervise grade control, resource definition drilling and sampling programs, including QA/QC, assay validation and laboratory performance.
• Maintain geological databases and ensure the quality and integrity of geological data.
• Prepare and communicate geological, production, grade control and reconciliation reports.
• Identify and communicate geological risks and opportunities affecting mine performance and reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain geological procedures, standards and work practices.
• Work closely with Mining, Processing, Technical Services and Geotechnical teams to optimise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Coach and mentor geologists and technicians and manage geological contractors and consultants.
• Support operational readiness and continuous improvement of geological systems and processes.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Earth Sciences or similar
• 5 years mine geology experience in an operating mine
• Open pit copper experience, including grade control, ore control and geological modelling
• Experience in resource definition drilling, reconciliation, grade control XRF sampling, geotechnical mapping and drill and blast
• Proficiency in Micromine, Deswik, Leapfrog or similar software
• Supervisory experience leading geology teams, contractors or technical personnel
• Clear communicator with strong reporting skills and sound technical judgement
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Current Queensland Surface Coal Mine Safety and Health Supervisor competencies (formerly G1, G8 and G9) and RIIRIS402E Carry Out the Risk Management Process (formerly G2) are desirable.
• Right to live and work in Australia

About us

• Opportunity to be part of a growing and diverse project portfolio
• Exposure to major mining development activities across Australia and PNG
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Please note:

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short‑listed for screening will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website www.harmony.co.za