CareerPlan

Lead Mine Geologist - Carrapateena Mine - SA | FIFO | 8/6 Roster

Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provide day-to-day technical leadership to the geology team to deliver safe, reliable, and value-focused outcomes across mining operations, exploration, and resource growth at an underground copper mine.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Mine Geologist

Builds

Geological interpretation, resource confidence, and operational support for underground mining

Domain

Mining (Copper/Gold)

Required skills

Geological interpretation, drill design, logging, mapping, grade control, team leadership, mentoring, data quality management, risk reduction, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Sub-level cave and block cave mining methods, Leapfrog, Vulcan, Datamine

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a diverse team of Mine Geologists and technicians; Set and uphold high standards in data quality, logging, mapping, drilling optimisation and reconciliation; Apply geological insight to inform strategic decisions, reduce risk, improve ore definition and maximise value; Build strong relationships with operational, technical and external stakeholders; Champion continuous improvement, structured problem-solving and safe, efficient work practices; Support succession planning and build capability across the geology team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC