Geologist, Brisbane/Newcastle

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! In this Geologist position, you'll support the Mine Engineering & Stability team from our beautiful Brisbane/Newcastle office.
Demonstrate your hard rock and operational experience, while undertaking geological modelling and resource estimation for a range of commodities. Utilise your mine planning and geology software exposure.
Mining
The mining industry has a pivotal role to play in the green transition, and WSP's team of dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry in delivering the metals and minerals required for a greener future, in a sustainable and responsible manner. We consider environmental, social and governance factors in tandem with engineering and design decisions that results in more sustainable and resilient solutions. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.
What you'll do:

• Supporting geological modelling and resource estimation for a range of commodities;
• Undertake geological and geotechnical investigations including desktop and field investigations;
• Interpretation of geological and geotechnical data, performing analysis and drawing conclusions/recommendations primarily for input into geological models;
• Support site drilling activities;
• Undertake geological and geotechnical logging;
• Undertake statistical and geostatistical analysis of data;
• Support preparation of proposals, tenders, memorandums, reports and other technical deliverables;
• Identify safety hazards, report OH&S incidents and conduct all work in a safe manner;
• Conduct all work to satisfy all company, client and government conditions, policies, procedures, regulations and standards.

About you:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or related discipline;
• Demonstrated experience in one of the industry accepted mine planning and geology software packages e.g. Vulcan, Leapfrog, Surpac or Datamine highly desirable;
• Experience within a mining environment will be highly regarded;
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team of professionals;
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail

About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 5,000 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. It is supported by our Guiding Principles:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a 'Stretch' level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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