Project Geologist
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
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Project Geologist – Underground Gold (FIFO 8:6) Unearth your potential as a Project Geologist within a well-established and highly regarded underground gold operation in Western Australia.
This is a permanent FIFO opportunity from Perth, operating on an 8:6 roster, offering exposure across the full project lifecycle — from study through to execution — within a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting underground development, drilling programs, and geological interpretation. You’ll collaborate closely with mining and planning teams to deliver practical, production-focused outcomes that contribute directly to site performance.
Key Responsibilities
Apply now to take the next step in your underground gold geology career.
This is a permanent FIFO opportunity from Perth, operating on an 8:6 roster, offering exposure across the full project lifecycle — from study through to execution — within a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting underground development, drilling programs, and geological interpretation. You’ll collaborate closely with mining and planning teams to deliver practical, production-focused outcomes that contribute directly to site performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide geological support across underground projects from study through to execution
- Conduct underground mapping, face sampling, and grade control activities
- Plan, log, and interpret underground diamond and RC drilling programs
- Develop and refine 3D geological models to support mine planning
- Perform stope and development reconciliation with a strong focus on data quality
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes, safety standards, and site procedures
- Collaborate with mining, planning, and survey teams to align geological inputs with production requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Applied Geoscience
- Proven experience in underground gold mining environments
- Strong understanding of shear-hosted gold systems
- Demonstrated capability in underground mapping, sampling, and grade control
- Experience planning and logging diamond and RC drilling programs
- Proficiency with Leapfrog or similar 3D modelling software
- Strong reconciliation, data management, and QA/QC capability
- A high commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
- Ability to prioritise and perform effectively in a dynamic FIFO environment
- Permanent FIFO role from Perth
- 8:6 roster supporting work-life balance
- Exposure to technically challenging underground gold projects
- Supportive, collaborative site culture with a strong safety focus
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to long-term mine success
Apply now to take the next step in your underground gold geology career.
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Where is the Project Geologist job located?
The Project Geologist role with Stellar Recruitment is based in WA - Perth, WA, AU.
Is the Project Geologist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Project Geologist role?
The Project Geologist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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