Senior Geology Technician (Underground)

About the role

Lead day‑to‑day coreyard operations supporting underground resource definition and exploration drill programmes. Mentor junior staff and ensure high‑quality core processing to keep geology models on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Manage coreyard activities: metre and orientation marking, core photography, cutting, sampling, QAQC inserts and sample despatch.
• Set daily preparation and sampling targets and coordinate with the Geology team to meet model delivery deadlines.
• Train and mentor Geology Technicians, graduates and Mine Geologists in efficient core processing.
• Collaborate with the underground drilling team and Drilling Supervisor to resolve core presentation issues.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, data entry and QAQC procedures.
• Control coreyard supplies via Pronto orders, maintain equipment, vehicles and the coreyard.
• Assist with underground mapping, sampling and sample despatch as required.

Required profile

• 5+ years of grade‑control coreyard experience.
• Certificate III in Mining Exploration (desirable).
• Current C‑class manual driver’s licence and High‑Risk Work Licence (forklift).
• Current First Aid certificate and willingness to join the ERT.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work unsupervised and within a team.

Required skills

• Core preparation and sampling techniques.
• Core photography and orientation marking.
• QA/QC documentation and data entry.
• Use of Pronto ordering system and inventory management.
• Operation of forklift and other coreyard equipment.

What we offer

• Employee share scheme and quarterly bonus program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site‑based employees.
• Gender‑neutral paid parental leave.
• Discounted health insurance and salary‑sacrificing options.