Open Pit Mine Geologist/ Project Geologist
BH-325907
Posted: 19/02/2026
- Base (depending upon exp) + Site allowance + Super + STI
- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Permanent
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Mining
Production Geologist / Project Geologist
NES Fircroft are working with a leading Australian Gold producer who are also developing and exploring across a significant regional portfolio.
The Role
As a Production Geologist, you’ll be at the centre of orebody interpretation, grade control and operational decision‑making. Your insights will help deliver safe, efficient and profitable mining.
What You’ll Be Doing
Grade Control
What You’ll Bring
What Happens Next
Does this sound like the job for you? Click on the ‘apply now’ button!
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this job before applying or would like to hear about other live vacancies or upcoming opportunities then please contact Sarah Vik-Smith on sarah.vik-smith@nesfircroft.com
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.
NES Fircroft are working with a leading Australian Gold producer who are also developing and exploring across a significant regional portfolio.
- 8:6 Roster FIFO Perth
The Role
As a Production Geologist, you’ll be at the centre of orebody interpretation, grade control and operational decision‑making. Your insights will help deliver safe, efficient and profitable mining.
What You’ll Be Doing
Grade Control
- Own the daily grade control workflow to keep mining aligned with plan.
- Lead GC sampling and bench/wall mapping to sharpen understanding of mineralisation.
- Produce high‑quality GC logging.
- Design ore blocks that maximise recovery and minimise dilution.
- Analyse ore block and blast bench reconciliation to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain high data integrity through rigorous QA/QC and discrepancy resolution.
- Feed geological insights into mine planning reviews.
- Support lithology, structure and mineralisation modelling for accurate GC models.
- Apply QA/QC protocols to ensure consistent, reliable geological data.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Geology or related field.
- 1–3 years’ experience in mining geology (gold preferred).
- Exposure to Vulcan, Leapfrog, acQuire or Deswik.
- Understanding of wireframing, modelling and QA/QC processes.
- Strong support to grow your technical and operational skill set.
- Collaborative team and a clear pathway to develop as a geologist.
- Novated leasing, Parental leave, Education assistance + more
What Happens Next
Does this sound like the job for you? Click on the ‘apply now’ button!
If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this job before applying or would like to hear about other live vacancies or upcoming opportunities then please contact Sarah Vik-Smith on sarah.vik-smith@nesfircroft.com
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.