- Directly influence structural geology and help shape the future life of mine
- 8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth or Geraldton, 1-hour travel time to site
- Long-term employment potential at a long-life mine (10+ years)
What This Role Offers
- The chance to directly influence structural geology at Golden Grove and help shape the future life of mine.
- The opportunity to train and mentor geologists and technicians to build structural capability.
- The chance to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team at one of WA’s deepest mines.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Structural Geologist to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Geology Manager and work on an 8:6 roster.
Your focus will be on interpreting and delivering expert structural geology insights to optimise mine safety and efficiency.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting structural geology from underground scanning, core logging, and face mapping, and assisting with data collection (underground and core shed).
- Developing and maintaining accurate 3D structural models to support mining operations.
- Collaborating with geology and geotechnical teams to provide clear, data-driven structural advice.
- Managing structural data collection, validation, and reporting in line with company standards.
- Mentoring and training geologists, engineers, and technicians to build structural geology capability.
- Promoting safety leadership by embedding HSEC practices and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have strong structural geology experience, preferably gained in site-based roles with exposure to underground mining environments. Leadership experience is also essential, including coaching, training, and supervising teams.
Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:
- A tertiary qualification in geological science or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in structural data collection, validation, and modelling, with the ability to draw sound geological interpretations from large datasets.
- Experience with mining and geological software packages such as PointStudio, Geobank, Leapfrog, Deswik, Gem4D, and Rock Mapper.
- A current C-class manual driver’s licence.
About 29Metals and Golden Grove
29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.
Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has solid potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.
Next Steps
Empower your future with us – apply now.
Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.
📌 Senior Structural Geologist
🏢 29Metals
📍 Perth