Role Details

Reporting to the Senior Geologist: Exploration at Agnew, you will be responsible for generating new high-quality exploration projects within the mining lease and working collaboratively with the exploration team to implement exploration programs to cost effectively test those targets and develop resources to near production stage.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered on a permanent basis working on a 8 days on 6 days off Fly in Fly out roster from Perth.

Benefits include:

6% Site Allowance
Quarterly Bonus Scheme
Private Health Insurance Allowance
Virgin Velocity reward points
Continual training and ability to expand your career
Salary Sacrifice options

About the role:

Provide ongoing supervision, mentoring and coaching to Exploration Geologists and Geological Technicians;
Lead the integration of all geological, geochemical, and geophysical data into three dimensional models using appropriate software leading to the generation of new targets by visualisation, interpretation and interrogation of these models;
Prioritise these robust exploration targets at both mine and regional scale using business processes and support the submission and planning of approved work programs using the appropriate capital control protocol;
Plan, organise and implement exploration programs in both greenfields and brownfields environments, including mapping, surface sampling, and (Aircore, RC, or Diamond) drill programs;
Collate and deliver accurate geological models, data, forecasts, and associated reports within agreed timeframes to provide management guidance with progress/status against outlook, forecast and budget;
Contribute to the definition, implementation, and monitoring of short, medium and long-term exploration programs to extend the Life of Mine (LOM) and increase reserves and resources.

About you:

Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology
Solid experience in exploration, previous experience in Gold exploration preferred
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and geological software such as Leapfrog Geo and ArcGIS
Possess a valid manual Driver’s Licence
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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