Senior Underground Geologist Lead Mining Team and Planning

Stellar Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus scheme

Health and wellness allowance

Health insurance discounts

Salary continuance insurance

Long service leave (5 years pro-rata)

Salary sacrifice options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly leave including IVF, &

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Geologist to lead a geology team at a growing underground gold operation in WA. You will influence grade control, mine planning and ore forecasting, while working closely with mining and processing teams to drive safe, profitable outcomes.

This senior role requires strong leadership, hands-on field presence, and the ability to mentor geologists and contractors across sites.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Geology or related discipline.
• Strong underground gold mining experience.
• Experience with grade control, geological modelling and reconciliation.
• Proficient with Leapfrog and other 3D geological software.
• Strong understanding of mine-to-mill processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide geological leadership across active underground production areas.
• Drive excellence in grade control, reconciliation and ore forecasting.
• Deliver practical geological advice to maximise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Review stoping outcomes and validate grade control performance.
• Manage geological data collection, validation and interpretation.
• Track ore movement from underground through to the processing plant.
• Lead reconciliation activities and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support mine planning and Life of Mine (LOM) planning activities.
• Oversee resource and extensional drilling programs.
• Contribute to safety, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, develop and manage geology personnel and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring/People management

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Leapfrog

3D geological software

Job description

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Geologist to lead a geology team at a growing underground gold operation in WA. You will influence grade control, mine planning and ore forecasting, while working closely with mining and processing teams to drive safe, profitable outcomes.

This senior role requires strong leadership, hands-on field presence, and the ability to mentor geologists and contractors across sites.