Graduate Geologist – Start Your Exploration Journey with SXGC
Monday – Friday | 5:2 Roster | Kilmore & Sunday Creek, VIC
2-Year Fixed Term | Exploration Team | Start January 2026
At Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (SXGC), we're building something exciting – an exploration story with real momentum, real ambition, and real opportunities for early-career geologists to grow fast. As we ramp up activity at our Sunday Creek project, we're looking for a Graduate Geologist who's eager to learn, contribute and be part of a high-performing team.
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Why SXGC?
Because your work here matters.
When you join us, you're joining a team that values curiosity, integrity and a genuine love for geology. We believe early-career geologists should get hands-on exposure – not busywork. Here, you'll build confidence and capability through real field experience, meaningful responsibilities, and the chance to directly influence exploration outcomes.
What you can expect:
Close collaboration with senior geologists
Mentoring, exposure & accelerated learning
A supportive team culture where you can ask questions, test ideas and grow
A stable Mon–Fri roster with local work
Purpose-driven exploration with momentum and long-term vision
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About the Role
Every day will bring new learning opportunities – both in the core shed and in the field. You'll be contributing to exploration activities that matter.
You will:
Log drill core and cuttings with accuracy and consistency
Maintain and manage geological databases
Assist with field mapping, sampling and geological observations
Support senior geologists with interpretation, preparation and daily activities
You'll walk away with a strong foundation in real exploration geology – the kind you can't learn in a classroom.
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Who You Are
You don't need years of experience. You need passion, drive, and the right attitude.
You'll succeed here if you are:
Degree-qualified in Geology (minimum)
Early career (0–2 years' experience)
Honest, reliable and motivated
Excited about hands-on exploration work
Keen to learn, contribute and grow within a supportive team
Living within ~1 hour of site to support safe daily travel and work life balance
If you're someone who shows initiative, works hard and brings a strong team mindset – you'll fit right in.
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The Practical Details
Location: Kilmore & Sunday Creek, VIC
Roster: Monday – Friday (5:2), typically 8am – 4pm with flexibility as needed
Contract: 2-year fixed term, full-time
Reports to: Senior Exploration Geologist / Exploration Manager
Start date: January 2026
Required checks:
* Field-based medical
* Valid Driver's licence
* Right to work & qualifications verification
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Kickstart Your Career with a Team That Wants You to Succeed
If you want a role where you'll learn quickly, contribute meaningfully and be part of a team shaping the next phase of exploration at SXGC – this is your opportunity.
Apply now and start your journey with SXGC.
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About Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (SXGC) is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and has CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
We explore for gold and antimony in the Victorian Goldfields. Our 100% owned flagship project at Sunday Creek is the best new grassroots discovery in Australia with a globally leading high-grade hit rate for this stage of the project's development.
Our results demonstrate high-grades and wide zones of gold and antimony over an 11km mineralised trend. As at 18 November, 2025, we have delivered 72 intersections exceeding 100 g/t AuEq x m (("AuEq g/t x width in m")) from just 103.6 km of drilling at Sunday Creek including results such as 1.0 m @ 2,318 g/t Au drilled within 455.3 m @ 7.2 g/t Au and 13.1 m @ 91.7 g/t Au within 331.5 m @ 6.8 g/t Au.
Our corporate objectives are to discover and develop large, long-life, sustainable assets which create value for shareholders and all stakeholders in the community.
Company Overview
At Southern Cross Gold, we see opportunity where others see uncertainty. As an exploration-led company, we're unlocking Victoria's gold potential with a bold, curious, and purpose-driven team. Whether you're passionate about fieldwork, operations, or discovery, join us as we redefine the future of Australian gold exploration.