Exploration Field Technician

About the role

Aeris Resources is recruiting an Exploration Field Technician for its Cracow Gold Operations, an underground gold mine in central Queensland. Reporting to the Field Supervisor, the role supports the day-to-day activities of the exploration team so that targets and scheduled works are completed on time, respectfully and safely.

Key responsibilities

• Collect samples from RC drill rigs, including chip traying, sample dispatch and timely, accurate data entry
• Process and keep the core yard clean
• Collect diamond drill core trays, mark up and cut cores, sample, determine density, log geotechnically and enter data
• Carry out remote fieldwork such as soil geochemical surveys, mapping, rock chip sampling and geophysical surveys
• Assist with earthworks for drill pads and access tracks and help rehabilitate disturbed areas in line with environmental standards, keeping rehab records
• Monitor, order and maintain consumables for drilling and field programmes
• Ensure compliance with environmental and cultural heritage permitting, procedures and standards

Required profile

• MR/HR driver's licence
• Previous outdoor work experience preferred
• Ability to perform repetitive manual labour
• Self-discipline, motivation and strong safety awareness
• Attention to detail, methodical and thorough approach
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Valid Australian working rights; pre-employment medical and police checks may apply

Required skills

• Data entry on laptops and/or digital tablets
• High-risk forklift licence (highly regarded)
• First aid certificate (highly regarded)

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual REM review and a short-term incentive program
• FIFO, DIDO and residential options with a residential allowance, flights from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast
• Rosters designed to balance life and work, flexible leave and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance programme for mental health support and partner discounts