Project Exploration Geologist

At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. One of the largest gold companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity, and adding value and opportunity to our host communities.

 

Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from Mtpa to Mtpa.  Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio.

 

The Benefits
Working an 8:6 roster, you can FIFO from Darwin, Alice Springs, Brisbane or Perth and reside in our fully equipped accommodation village with modern leisure facilities.

 

On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, gold level health insurance for employees and their families, a FIFO allowance and employee benefits and development opportunities a global organisation can support. 

 

About the Role
This exciting role will assist in the short to medium term (up to two years) planning, design and implementation of underground and surface exploration programs to facilitate Inventory through Indicated Resource additions to the Tanami resource base. You will be responsible for oversight of all day to day surface and underground Exploration activities on the mine and will also provide input into annual budgeting exercises. Key functions of the role will include mentoring and supervision of our Exploration Geologists to ensure continuous improvement in the technical skills and knowledge of our Exploration Team.

 

In This Role You Will:

• Oversee and provide quality control on:
  • The design and implementation of exploration programs that add value by expanding both the resource base and geological knowledge; and,
  • Geological interpretation and modelling conducted by Exploration Geologists from all drilling activities undertaken by the Exploration team
• Through field-based activities such as mapping, core logging and geochemical sampling, collect accurate and reliable data for inclusion in geological models to be used internally or by the Regional Exploration or Resource Geology teams
• Train and mentor Exploration Geologists to collect accurate and reliable data that can be used by to construct grade estimation models
• Complete assay QAQC monitoring on a weekly basis and monthly reporting of laboratory performance for all drilling (if requested)
• Help maintain operational efficiency through implementation of a schedule of exploration activities and effective liaison with the Project Mine Geologists and Mine Planning Engineers
• Meet individual and team KPI’s to support work programs and strategy (, productivity, budget and ounce delivery)
• Provide oversight on all exploration activities and, where necessary, design and implement changes via liaison with Senior Geological staff
• Continually seek to improve the effectiveness of Exploration processes and systems, including the provision of technical support on geological matters and software use
• Assist in the identification, tracking, review (rate/rank) and close-out/advance of ‘opportunity targets’ 
• Undertake reviews of core logging, targets and models generated by the Exploration Geologists and oversee the development of work programs to deliver on departmental Reserve and Resource replacement goals
• Ensure that quality results are delivered on time to meet departmental Resource and Reserve deliverables
• Lead peer review and peer assist sessions to ensure that exploration activities are well justified and the team is well aligned
• Develop and implement data management procedures for the Exploration team to ensure timely and accurate collation of geological data which in turn ensures Resource integrity and quality

 

About You:

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Geological / Geosciences
• Extensive operational experience within different geological terrains, with a preference for both gold exploration and production geology experience
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability
• Ability to think creatively leading to generation of drill targets
• Familiarity and experience of the Australian mining industry and associated mining regulations
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on Continuous Improvement
• Financial management and budgeting skills
• A demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• The interpersonal skills required to supervise drilling contractors
• GIS and Modelling Software proficiency (preferably ArcGIS, Leapfrog and Vulcan)
• Administration and Microsoft Office Skills
• Proof of current Covid-19 vaccination is required as per the WA and NT government directions.

 
Applications close on Tuesday, 27 February 2023.

 

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

 

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

 

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges Aboriginal people as the first Australians and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.

 

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Newmont strongly encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the vaccine is available to you as Newmont considers vaccination to be a vital tool in the fight against the pandemic. Proof of vaccination is required for entry to certain Newmont locations and for business travel, unless an exemption is required by law.  Newmont may update its vaccination policies/requirements at any time in its sole discretion.