At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geological field activities and ensure safe, efficient drilling programs.
- Company: Join Norton Gold Fields, a top gold producer in Australia’s Kalgoorlie region.
- Benefits: High salary package, bonuses, health insurance, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while advancing your geology career.
- Qualifications: Geology degree and 4+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
- Roster
- 5:2 (Residential) 8:6 (FIFO Ex Perth)
- $ High Package +10% Bonus+ GU Health + Allowances
- About Norton’s
Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region.
Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.
Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.
Duties
- Responsible for geological field activities of staff, and contractors working on relevant drilling programs, including, but not limited to:
- Liaising with all stakeholders to complete RD & Exploration drilling programs, safely, ensuring best practice, and maintaining cost efficiency
- Maintaining safety requirements, monitoring/controlling breaches of Company policy
- Understanding drilling proposals and exploration/resource concepts/techniques
- Work area risk assessments, monitoring & inspections
- Making material decisions based on geological knowledge.
- Awareness of environment and heritage, including, but not limited to:
- Awareness of environmental and heritage restrictions/guidelines
- Review of heritage survey areas and conduct new surveys
- Assess drill site clearing for minimum environmental impact and ease of rehabilitation
- Process driven approach to data acquisition and geological interpretation, defining potential resources, including but not limited to:
- Resource definition through geological interpretation/increasing geological confidence
- Maintaining relevant QAQC principles and JORC requirements.
- Working autonomously with tasks completed to a consistent and high professional standard
- Support the department statutory & internal reporting obligations
Skills and Experience
- Relevant Geology degree (BSC+) from a recognised tertiary institution.
- 4+ years practical experience in the following is required; Resource definition (drilling), Exploration geology, Production mine geology, Database management
- Competent with demonstrated skills in spreadsheet and presentation applications, word processing and Database applications.
- Exposure to drill database management and 3D Mining Software – Surpac (desirable), Datamine, Micromine or similar.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, engage team to solve problems, and develop solutions.
While earning respect through fair treatment of people, feedback, and mentoring of junior team members.
- Satisfactory GSDU / NPC clearance.
- Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
- Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
- Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
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Project Geologist employer: Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd
Norton Gold Fields is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Kalgoorlie, where you can thrive as a Payroll Specialist. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training programs, competitive remuneration packages, and unique benefits such as fully covered family health insurance and generous long service leave. Join our team and be part of a company recognised for its commitment to gender equality and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Contact Details:
Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
