Project Geologist
BH-343361
Posted: 04/08/2026
- Competitive Day Rate + Super
- Australia Queensland Cairns
- Contract
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Mining
Project Geologist | RC & Diamond Drilling Program | Queensland
An exciting opportunity is available for a Project Geologist to join a growing exploration team on a significant drilling program in Queensland.
This upcoming program will focus on validating historical datasets through a series of duplicate drill holes across an existing mining project, supporting a major asset consolidation and future development plans.
The Opportunity
Working as part of a small, hands-on team, you will play a key role in the planning and execution of a 2-3 month RC and diamond drilling program. This position is ideal for a geologist with at least 3 years of industry experience who enjoys balancing field leadership responsibilities with core geological duties.
Your responsibilities will include:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Project Geologist to join a growing exploration team on a significant drilling program in Queensland.
This upcoming program will focus on validating historical datasets through a series of duplicate drill holes across an existing mining project, supporting a major asset consolidation and future development plans.
The Opportunity
Working as part of a small, hands-on team, you will play a key role in the planning and execution of a 2-3 month RC and diamond drilling program. This position is ideal for a geologist with at least 3 years of industry experience who enjoys balancing field leadership responsibilities with core geological duties.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the day-to-day management and execution of the drilling program
- RC and diamond core logging
- Sampling and QA/QC activities
- Drill contractor liaison
- Data collection and program reporting
- Supporting safe and efficient field operations
- Minimum 3 years' experience in exploration or mine geology
- Strong RC and diamond drilling experience
- Proven logging, sampling and geological data management skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a remote field environment
- Strong communication and organisation
- A proactive and team-oriented approach
- DIDO to site with camp accommodation
- Company-funded flights within Queensland
- Competitive flat day rate
- Opportunity to be involved in a high-profile growth project
- Potential for ongoing employment on further exploration projects following successful completion of the program
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.