Senior Resource Development Field Assistant

Regis Resources; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Team environment

Service awards

Wellbeing support

Annual incentives

Job summary

Regis Resources is seeking a Senior Resource Development Field Assistant to join the Duketon operation. This FIFO position (8:6 roster) from Perth offers a leadership role supervising Field Assistants and coordinating drilling support for exploration and resource development projects.

You will ensure QA/QC, safety, and accurate data collection while managing contractors and field operations in a remote environment. A strong mining background and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience in mineral exploration and resource development activities.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising field based personnel.
• Sound understanding of drilling support, sampling and QA/QC procedures.
• Current First Aid certification and manual C Class Driver's Licence.
• Nationally recognised 4WD certification and experience in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a strong safety culture and Regis Values across field activities.
• Supervising, mentoring and training Field Assistants.
• Coordinating drilling support activities and ensuring QA/QC compliance.
• Maintaining site inspections, data entry and sample collection workflows.
• Managing contractors, site access, permits and inductions.
• Ensuring accurate field data entry and equipment inspections.

Skills

Mineral exploration

Field supervision

QA/QC procedures

Drilling support

First Aid

GPS & coordinates

Contractor management

4WD certification

Remote field work

Driver's licence

Job description

• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Outstanding opportunity to work with a high performing gold business
• Site based | 8:6 FIFO – Permanent position

Regis Resources is an ASX 100-listed Australian gold producer with a market capitalisation of approximately $6 billion. The Company operates a large-scale portfolio of open pit and underground mines in Western Australia and continues to progress a pipeline of development and exploration opportunities. Regis’ assets include the 100% owned Duketon Gold Project and a 30% interest in the Tropicana Gold Project. The portfolio is further supported by the highly attractive 2.7Moz McPhillamys development opportunity in New South Wales.

Regis has delivered consistent operational performance, driving record cash generation and strong profitability in recent years. This performance and the strength of the portfolio underpin the Company’s purpose of growing long-term value for shareholders, our people, and our communities by mining safely and responsibly.

The opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Resource Development Field Assistant to join our Resource Development team at our Duketon operation. Reporting to the Senior Resource Development Geologist, you will play a key role in supervising and undertaking field based resource development activities while supporting safe, efficient and high quality drilling and exploration programs.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to combine hands on field work, leadership and contractor management while contributing to the ongoing growth and success of our exploration and resource development activities. You will be responsible for supervising Field Assistants, coordinating drilling support activities, maintaining compliance requirements and ensuring all field programs are completed safely and efficiently.

This is a FIFO role (8:6 roster) from Perth.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Promoting a strong safety culture and the Regis Values across all field activities
• Supervising, mentoring and training Field Assistants
• Ensuring timely completion of site inspections and accurate database entry
• Supervising core yard activities, including processing, cutting and sampling
• Monitoring and following up completion of safety and operational actions
• Ensuring appropriate QA/QC processes are maintained for resource and regional drilling programs
• Coordinating contractors and consultants, including site access, inspections, permits and inductions
• Managing sample collection and dispatch processes in accordance with company QA/QC requirements
• Ensuring accurate field data collection and entry into LogChief
• Conducting vehicle, equipment and communication system inspections and maintenance checks

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated practical experience in mineral exploration and resource development activities
• Experience in a Field Assistant or similar exploration support role
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising field based personnel
• Sound understanding of drilling support, sampling and QA/QC procedures
• Current First Aid certification
• Current manual C Class Driver's Licence
• Nationally recognised 4WD certification
• Experience working in remote and challenging field environments
• Strong knowledge of GPS equipment and coordinate systems
• Proven ability to accurately collect samples and record field data
• Strong organisational, communication and contractor management skills

What we can offer:

• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment where your input matters
• Employee service awards and employee referral incentive
• Supportive and highly experienced leadership team
• Wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters (EAP)
• Competitive salary with annual incentives

As Regis Resources continues its evolution from mid-tier gold miner to a leading Australian gold producer, this is a unique opportunity to join Regis. We pride ourselves on building a team first culture that is focused on high-performance, growth, profitability and success within a Zero Harm working environment.

Your own career pathway is vitally important, and we will work with you to provide opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that our People bring, and we encourage anyone with a diverse background to apply.

Prospective candidates must have the right to work and live in Australia for this position.

Applications Close – 17th November 2026