Mine Geologist
About us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us. At
Ernest Henry
At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees
At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Townsville or Cairns or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.
This roster is 8/6 and a 12-hour day.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, you will turn field observations and sample data into clear, timely guidance that keeps the mine on grade, on schedule and safe. Your work—mapping faces, logging samples and refining models—shapes every drill, blast and haul decision underground. Key responsibilities include:
- Mapping development headings each shift to inform geological models
- Validating orebody and structural observations from digital face maps against existing interpretations
- Core logging, collecting and interpreting grade-control samples, ensuring data quality and prompt turnaround.
- Collecting Hydrogeological data from monitoring points
- Monitoring compliance with safety, environmental and statutory standards, escalating issues quickly.
- Collaborating with survey, engineering and planning teams to optimise cave designs and schedules
- Driving continuous improvement of geological models to support resource estimation and mine planning.
About you
You will possess a tertiary qualification in geology or geosciences and previous experience working in a metalliferous mining operation. Proficiency in Leapfrog is essential, and familiarity with Deswik and acQuire is also advantageous.
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/
We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.