2022 Exploration Geologist Gradaute null

About

We are St Barbara. A growing gold company with a global outlook. ​

We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.​

Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, you will contribute to St Barbara's significant exploration programs across our various exploration targets. 

This role may be Fly-in Fly-out from Perth, Drive-in Drive-out from Kalgoorlie on a 8day on / 6day off roster.

The opportunity 

• Collecting, collating, interpreting and accurately presenting geological data from the historic Harbour Lights deposit in Leonora.
• Supervising regional field exploration programs including aircore and RC and diamond drilling;
• Designing and undertaking field exploration programs and critically evaluating the outcomes from completed exploration activities; 
• Supporting the timely reporting of exploration results through the preparation of weekly, monthly and annual technical reports; 
• Contributing to proactive HSE excellence through frequent Visual Leadership Observation and ensuring the health and safety of all personnel associated with the Company's Australian exploration activities. 

What you can expect from us 

• Air-conditioned, comfortable accommodation facilities with private ensuite.
• Onsite gym, pool, recreation room, bbq area and access to regular organised team sports.
• Supportive, professional and positive team environment on site, and at all facilities.
• 'Grow our own Success' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.
• Access to professional development activities and educational assistance.
• Competitive salary, with options for salary sacrificing.
• Access to a generous superannuation scheme including salary continuance.
• Be a part of the high performing St Barbara community - a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer of Choice.
• A Geologically complex ore-body with the potential to grow to several million ounces.
• The possibility of rotating through other Geology roles on site for diversity

What we will expect from you 

You should feel a strong alignment with St Barbara’s values as you will be required to live them. You will use our values, along with our five commitments, to guide your decision making as you work for the safety and wellbeing of our people. 

• You are able to produce a National Police Clearance (valid within the last 12 months) for site access purposes; 
• You have a current unencumbered West Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence; 
• You are degree qualified with a Bachelor of Science in Geology or equivalent; 
• You have demonstrated experience logging diamond drill core and RC chips, with sound technical judgement; 
• You are knowledgeable and experienced across structural controls on gold mineralisation at regional to local scale; 
• You have a solid understanding of safety requirements relevant to exploration. 
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; 
• Experience in Micromine and ArcGIS (Desirable) 
• Exploration experience in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia (Desirable) 

Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you to discuss this role in more detail.