Underground Mine Geologist - Ernest Henry Operations

Evolution Mining; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Competitive live-local incentives

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Evolution Mining is launching a brand-new underground stoping project at Ernest Henry Operations. You will join an autonomous crew, collaborating with mining contractors to shape geology, establish processes and contribute to early stope design and execution.

You’ll provide skilled geological support, map and interpret underground geology, deliver grade control and sampling activities, and help drive improvements in geological systems and reporting.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Geology or Geosciences.
• Experience as an underground mine geologist, ideally with exposure to stoping operations.
• Strong capability in grade control, geological mapping and sampling practices.
• Experience working with QAQC, geological data validation and interpretation.
• Exposure to geological modelling tools such as Leapfrog and Deswik (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a crew environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide geological support to underground stoping operations, including mapping and interpretation.
• Deliver grade control and sampling activities to support safe and efficient ore extraction.
• Coordinate and supervise grade control diamond drilling programs.
• Work closely with mining contractors and site stakeholders to optimise production outcomes.
• Conduct underground geological mapping, inspections and data collection.
• Complete stope notes, reconciliation and reporting.
• Support the development and implementation of geological systems, processes and procedures.
• Contribute to geological modelling updates and interpretation based on ongoing operations.

Skills

Underground geology

Grade control

Geological mapping

Sampling

QA/QC

Data interpretation

Autonomy

Stoping exposure

Education

Geology or Geosciences degree

Tools

Leapfrog

Deswik

Job description

• Join a brand-new underground stoping mine from day one
• High autonomy working directly with mining contractor crews
• Shape geological processes, systems and early mine development
• DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns – 8/6 Roster

Who we are

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’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. 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 are there to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

Ernest Henry Operations is launching a new underground stoping project, a brand-new mining area that will play a key role in the future of the operation. This is a rare opportunity to join a project from the very beginning, helping to shape how geology is executed within a newly established stoping environment.

As a Geologist, you’ll be embedded within an autonomous crew structure, working closely with the mining contractor and playing a hands‑on role in establishing processes, supporting production geology, and contributing to early stope design and execution. This role offers a high level of ownership, strong operational exposure, and the ability to directly influence how the mine develops.

Based at our Ernest Henry Operations and reporting to the Geology Superintendent you’ll:

• Provide geological support to underground stoping operations, including mapping and interpretation
• Deliver grade control and sampling activities to support safe and efficient ore extraction
• Coordinate and supervise grade control diamond drilling programs
• Work closely with mining contractors and site stakeholders to optimise production outcomes
• Conduct underground geological mapping, inspections and data collection
• Complete stope notes, reconciliation and reporting
• Support the development and implementation of geological systems, processes and procedures
• Contribute to geological modelling updates and interpretation based on ongoing operations.

Why Ernest Henry Operations?

Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people to evolve and give their career an uplift.

Choose what suits your lifestyle best. Live local in the close‑knit community of Cloncurry, It’s a great place for families, and you can enjoy our competitive live‑local incentives and allowances. Or choose fly‑in, fly‑out (FIFO), with attractive rosters. Being away from home is easier when you get to stay in a high‑quality camp with top‑class facilities. Our FIFO people openly refer to the close‑knit community as their second family.

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

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

• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone
• Attractive rosters
• Competitive live‑local incentives and allowances for employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.

Does this sound like you?

You’re a confident underground mine geologist who thrives in a hands‑on, operational environment and is comfortable working independently within a crew‑based structure. Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A tertiary qualification in Geology or Geosciences
• Experience as an underground mine geologist, ideally with exposure to stoping operations
• Strong capability in grade control, geological mapping and sampling practices
• Experience working with QAQC, geological data validation and interpretation
• Exposure to geological modelling tools such as Leapfrog and Deswik (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a crew environment.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.