Project Geologist

Exploration Geologist - Projects

This role is your opportunity to build on the exceptional exploration and orebody knowledge at Dugald River, and be part of the Geology team that unlocks the potential of the Dugald River Ore System.

Reporting to the Principal Exploration Geologist, you will continue to develop the geological understanding of the region and apply this knowledge to improve our resource portfolio. You will identify and execute business improvement opportunities, manage drill programs, drive geological modelling and maintain a safe working culture. You will be a part of the team responsible for developing future resources for MMG Dugald River.

Qualifications, Competencies & Knowledge

• 3 - 4 years’ exploration experience
• BSc (Geology)
• Member of the AusIMM, AIG, GSA or similar professional organisation
• Work in a close team environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to undertake mapping and structural interpretation and able to operate remotely
• Working knowledge of geological databases and 3D mining software
• Exposure to managing drilling programme performance and optimisation, and responding to changes in scheduling
• Strong practical Geology and field-based exploration skills

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement business improvement opportunities.
• Participate in and develop orebody knowledge research projects.
• Conduct mapping and robust core logging for geological interpretation.
• Generate lithological, mineralisation and structural models to be delivered to the Resource Geology team for JORC compliant resource estimation and mining.
• Performance management and review of QAQC protocols.
• Produce and review quality geological data interpretation.
• Manage the design, scheduling, execution … and supervision of all drilling activities.
• Monitor and report progress of drilling.
• Strong communication, reporting and presentation skills.
• Collaborate with other team members to support and meet the geology departments assigned targets.
• Produce technical internal and government reports.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package.
• A generous relocation package and local allowances are available if you choose to relocate to the local communities of Cloncurry or Mt Isa.
• Career Development opportunity working for a Global Organisation.
• A culture of thinking Safety First.
• Work with a highly skilled strategic leadership team.

On‑site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air‑conditioned en‑suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, gym facilities with a women’s only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

• Gym/PCYC membership
• Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
• Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
• Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents

MMG is committed to supporting the local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. We offer relocation assistance to approved commute locations when necessary, and an attractive incentive is available for employees who reside in or relocate to Cloncurry township. MMG actively supports local communities and encourages applications from individuals of Kalkadoon heritage and other local Indigenous backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity.

Dugald River is committed to a safe, healthy workplace, requiring all personnel to be clean shaven and fit for work under our zero‑tolerance approach to drugs and alcohol.

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