Senior Underground Geologist: Lead Operations & Modelling

AustCorp Executive; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AustCorp Executive is seeking a Senior Underground Geologist to lead and coordinate underground geology activities for a national mining company. You will ensure data integrity across the geological model and drive high-quality reporting and decisions.

You will act as the key technical link with Operations, Geotechnical, and Technical Services, ownership of technical decision-making, and people leadership for the geology team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Geology qualification with AusIMM eligibility is highly regarded.
• Experience supervising underground geology teams and processes in Australian hardrock mining.
• Solid knowledge of geological databases and modelling software (Vulcan, Micromine, Leapfrog, Datamine).
• Strong data validation, mapping, modelling, reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with JORC Code requirements for resource/reserve reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage underground geological model integrity to reflect grade, structure and ore continuity.
• Set standards and workflows for grade control, sampling, ore delineation and audit adherence.
• Provide senior input into mine planning, stope design and sequencing decisions.
• Lead root-cause investigations of grade or tonnage variances and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise and mentor Underground Geologist(s) and technicians, including rosters and training.
• Communicate overall performance, findings and challenges of the underground geology landscape.

Skills

Team leadership

Data validation

Geological mapping

Modelling & reconciliation

Reporting

Education

Geology degree (AusIMM eligible)

Tools

Vulcan

Micromine

Leapfrog

Datamine

Job description

AustCorp Executive is seeking a Senior Underground Geologist to lead and coordinate underground geology activities for a national mining company. You will ensure data integrity across the geological model and drive high-quality reporting and decisions.

You will act as the key technical link with Operations, Geotechnical, and Technical Services, ownership of technical decision-making, and people leadership for the geology team.