Senior Resource Development Geologist (Perth)

Role Overview Ora Banda Mining is looking for a Senior Resource Development Geologist to work at the Davyhurst Mining Hub in the eastern goldfields. The role will support a 3‑year drive to 300,000 ounces and will be based on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth or BIBO from Kalgoorlie. Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide technical mentoring and training to field personnel.
- Supervise drilling programs and drilling contractors.
- Compile brownfields and resource targets to fuel the project pipeline and advance projects through to the Resource modelling team.
- Liaise closely with the Resource modelling team to ensure collection of appropriate data required for robust resource models: geometallurgy, geotechnical, drill density, modelling of lithology, faults, lodes/mineralisation.
- Perform geological mapping (including historical pit mapping) and geochemical sampling programs for target generation and definition as required.
- Critically review and continuously improve brownfields and resource development targets and targeting techniques (geophysics, structural geology, geochemistry).
- Contribute to the identification of exploration targets and planning of exploration programs.
- Work closely with the Exploration function to allocate resources (people, equipment) together and ensure coverage to execute the plan.
- Collaborate with mine geology site teams to harness deposit knowledge and share geology knowledge to drive the discovery of new mines.
- Geologically log drill chips and diamond drill core. Qualifications
- Tertiary qualified Geologist with recent and relevant greenfield and brownfield exploration experience (ideally 7+ years post‑graduate).
- General geological experience including geological modelling, sampling techniques and reserve and resource estimation.
- Drill supervision experience.
- Passionate about making recent discoveries and converting ounces into Resource.
- Exposure to mining, mine geology, and operational experience is highly regarded.
- Current C‑Class manual driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy, including competent use of industry standard mining and GIS software, preferably Micromine, Leapfrog and ArcGIS.
- Ability to work collaboratively across various site and Perth‑based teams. Motivation We are looking for people who want to make a difference, challenge themselves and others, pursue solutions with intent, and work safely in a respectful and inclusive environment. You enjoy getting the job done while still enjoying the process. Eligibility and EEO Candidates must meet pre‑employment criteria, including a medical, drug and alcohol screening and a valid National Police Clearance. Ora Banda is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru82g