Role
Lead and manage the Geology team at Phosphate Hill Mine, ensuring effective grade control, resource management, geological services, and geotechnical oversight are delivered safely and in full support of mining operations.
* Accountable for all geology and geotechnical functions at site, including preparation of the annual Mineral Resource block model and JORC‐compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.
* Plan, manage and oversee grade control and exploration drilling programs, ensuring high‐quality data collection and cost‐effective delivery.
* Act as the primary geological and geotechnical advisor to the Technical Services Superintendent and operations team.
* Manage external drilling, analytical and geotechnical consultants and service providers.
* Maintain geological and geotechnical data systems, modelling tools and reporting standards.
* Mentor, coach and develop the geology team and support succession planning.
What You'll Bring
* You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high‐performance culture.
* Bachelor of Science (Geology) or equivalent tertiary qualification.
* Demonstrated expertise in preparing JORC‐compliant Mineral Resource Estimates.
* Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing geology teams.
* Extensive experience in open pit geology, grade control, drilling programs and geotechnical management.
* Class C manual driver's licence.
* High Level of Computer literacy – SAP Business systems, MS Office Suite.
Benefits To You
* FIFO from Townsville to Phosphate Hill or Salary Sacrifice from other East Coast centres.
* Competitive Salary + Allowances + Super.
* 4/3 Roster (Monday to Thursday).
* 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer.
* Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months.
* Salary packaging options.
* Confidential employee assistance program.
* Mental Health and Well‐being program.
* Options to purchase annual leave.
* Various corporate discount programs.
* Workplace giving charitable scheme.
* Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews.
Site Details
Northern Australian Operations consists of an Ammonium Phosphate Mine and Processing Plant (Phosphate Hill) and Sulphuric Plant (Mt Isa) in North Queensland. The facilities comprise of ammonia, beneficiation, phosphoric acid, granulation and sulphuric acid plants plus infrastructure, utilities, power generation and housing to support the permanent workforce.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates.
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100 % we still want to hear from you.
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