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Form of workNorthparkes is a copper and gold mine located 27 kilometres north-west of Parkes, in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. Our operation is made up of an underground block cave mine, a sub-level cave and an ore processing plant which produces copper concentrate for export. Parkes is a well-established rural and mining community with a population of approximately 16,000 people. The town offers educational, sporting, medical and recreational facilities.
Northparkes Mines is a Smoke Free/Tobacco Free Workplace. This applies to all Northparkes Mines employees, contractors and visitors.
Your Senior Project Geologist role:
As a valued member of our Technical Services Department, you will be responsible for planning and executing programs to gain data relevant to the evaluation of resources, support the discovery of new ore bodies, and increase mineral resources.
Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, your typical day may consist of:
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Project and Exploration geologists
- Planning, preparation, management and execution of exploration activities across the company’s tenement package.
- Ensure exploration and evaluation works are completed on time and to a high level of quality
- Prepare technical reports and gain Government department approvals for drill programs and submissions for internal and external publications.
- Gain statutory approvals for exploration works
- Analyse, interpret, and synthesise existing geological, geochemical, and geophysical data from the company’s exploration tenement package to define targets.
- Update geological models using geological software (ArcGIS, ioGAS, 3D packages) for exploration works
Working Monday to Friday on a 9-day fortnight roster, this permanent role allows you to appreciate going home each afternoon and enjoying all the family and lifestyle benefits that living and working in the Central West has to offer.
Attractive employee benefits are available including relocation, flexible start and finish times, subsidised private health cover, salary packaging, and the opportunity for increased superannuation contributions.
You are a good fit for this role if you have:
- Professional Degree in Geology
- 5 + years experience in the mining or exploration industry
- Current Australian Drivers Licence (manual preferred)
- Professional registration in AIG, AusIMM or similar globally recognised organisation
- Proficiency with datamine (preferred), leapfrog, ArcGIS, IoGas or acQuire
At Northparkes we are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from all ages, genders, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, or sexual orientation.
Applications close Sunday 25 February 2024
