At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the South West, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100kms from the coast so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer. One of the largest gold producers in Australia, you will join a diverse team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an innovative company dedicated to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity.
With good rosters and a unique opportunity to live locally and go home each day, we also provide DIDO with accommodation in our Village.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
What we are looking for!
As a Projects Geologist, you will lead grade control activities, ensuring accuracy to maximise ore value while driving continuous improvement, safety and team capability. You will also contribute to the safe and effective execution of drilling programs that support resource growth and long-term mine planning, playing a key role in strengthening geological understanding and information operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading geological mapping, sampling, orebody interpretation and data analysis to support accurate grade control modelling.
- Overseeing grade control execution to maximise ore recovery and minimize dilution, working collaboratively with mining and processing teams.
- Planning and scheduling ore control activities and resource development drilling programs, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
- Integrating geological data into mine plans through short-term model development and reconciling mine-to-mill performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Driving continuous improvement across ore control and drilling processes, preparing high-quality technical reports and contributing safe, consistent work practices.
Capabilities Required
- Tertiary qualifications in Geology or a related field, with practical experience in geological sampling, grade control ore tracking and data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in geological and mining software (MinePlan, Vulcan, Leapfrog, SQL databases, Power BI, Tableau, with exposure to Python and database management.
- Strong procedural problem solving skills, with the ability to apply practical judgement, improve work methods through day-today learning, and work effectively within established processes.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, including presenting technical information clearly, building productive relationships, and contributing positively to team environments.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental standards, with the ability to adapt behaviour, follow compliance requirements, and operate a manual light vehicle.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.
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