Posted 30d ago

Exploration Geologist

Hays Perth WA

Contract
Similar jobs pay ~$80k - $120k

Key points we found

  • Supervise the drilling programme and ensure safe operations.
  • Conduct logging, sampling, and QA/QC procedures.
  • Support exploration operations for an iron-ore company.

Contract Exploration Geologist Opportunity

Your new company
A well-established iron-ore company delivering high-quality drilling programmes across Western Australia. Due to an upcoming campaign, we are seeking exploration geologists to support operations.

Your new role
You will be responsible for supervising the drilling programme, logging, sampling, QA/QC procedures, and ensuring safe and efficient site operations. At a later date, you will also be required to step into S26 roles.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Prior exploration geology experience
  • Diamond/RC drilling experience desirable
  • Manual driving licence
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
S26 qualification or willingness to obtain

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive market rates
  • Career progression into S26 roles
  • Consistent 2:1 roster
  • Proper camp facilities

What you need to do now

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Skills
Australian work rights
Drilling Operations
Logging
Manual Driving Licence
Pre-employment medical
QA/QC procedures
S26 Qualification
Sampling
Supervision

Perks & benefits
Career progression into S26 roles
COMPETITIVE MARKET RATES
Consistent 2:1 roster

More details
Expiring date
20 May 2027
Date posted
20 May 2026
Category
Mining & Energy
Occupation
Exploration
Contract type
Contract
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Mining
Sector
Privately held company

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Privately held company

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Pay insights
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