SENIOR EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST MINING PERMANENT / FULL TIME LOCATION: PERTH We are seeking a highly capable Senior Exploration Geologist to lead an exploration team and drive target generation

Scotford Fennessy
Perth WA 6000Full time

Listed 29 Sep 2026

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Exploration Geologist to lead an exploration team and drive target generation across a large, Tier 1 gold belt. This is a great opportunity to develop your career with a well established gold miner as they advance their search for a major new gold discovery.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate and mature drill-ready targets from regional to prospect scale, building and prioritising a high-quality exploration pipeline
  • Integrate multi-disciplinary datasets to define, rank, and refine targets for effective decision-making
  • Plan, oversee, and deliver drilling programs and field operations, ensuring efficient and safe execution
  • Maintain rigorous QA/QC, data integrity, and compliance with WHS, heritage, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead technical interpretation, geological modelling, reporting, team development, and contractor management to support program success

Requirements:

  • Strong experience in target generation
  • 5+ years of experience in WA gold mining
  • At least 3 years experience as a Senior Geologist in WA gold mining
  • Proficiency in QGIS/MapInfo and Leapfrog/Micromine
  • Solid knowledge of WA regulations and JORC guidelines
  • Geology degree
  • Schedule 26 certification

Interested?

Please apply via Seek or email your resume to Lucy O’Hara-Lynch at ****************************

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