Who are we?
Liontown Limited is an emerging leader in Australia's battery minerals sector. Following our recent capital raise, we are in a strong position as we transition into full production ramp-up at our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation. With a 20+-year mine life, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a passionate team, this is a rare opportunity to join a business that is building a globally significant lithium operation.
About the Role
We are seeking 2 x Experienced Project Geologists to join our expanding geology team at Kathleen Valley. Reporting to the Senior Geologist, this role is ideal for a motivated geologist looking to take ownership of the planning and execution of underground diamond drilling programs, contribute to the development of grade control and structural models, and deliver cross-functional technical projects within an operating mine environment.
This position will be offered as a full-time, permanent opportunity based at our Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.
This is a great opportunity to build your career in a technically rich, low-waste, high-grade underground environment. This is a key role in a growing team at a defining moment for Kathleen Valley to help shape what this operation becomes.
Key responsibilities
- Design and prepare drill requests, incorporating peer and cross-functional review.
- Contribute to drill scheduling in conjunction with geology leadership and mine planning.
- Analyse drilling progress to identify the drivers of strong performance and the causes of underperformance, applying data-driven problem solving to support continuous improvement.
- Identify and drive initiatives to improve drilling performance.
- Manage drilling administration, including PLODs and daily compliance tracking.
- Undertake geological and structural core logging, and mentor junior team members to maintain consistent logging standards.
- Validate drilling data for accuracy and completeness to support geological interpretation and modelling.
- Provide database support and champion consistent, reliable data standards, including assay QAQC.
- Undertake and contribute to geological and structural interpretation through wireframing and modelling in collaboration with peers.
- Support geometallurgical test work and integration of results into geological models.
- Drive for continuous improvement and development of standard work processes.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in Geology or Earth Sciences.
- Previous experience in an underground production or project geology role.
- Experience with underground drill design and management, core logging, and QAQC practices.
- Competence in geological software (Datamine StudioGEO) and AcQuire Database software.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to mentor junior members of the team.
- A valid manual Australian drivers license.
- Strong safety mindset and ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical and D&A screen.
Why Liontown
At Liontown, we value our people and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A chance to be part of a company contributing to a sustainable future.
- A collaborative and innovative team culture.
For more information on Liontown, please visit liontown.com.
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