Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Join our team as a Resource Definition Geologist and play a critical role in growing and optimising our gold operations. You will lead resource definition drilling programs, deliver high-quality geological information and provide key geological input into mine planning and operational decision-making.’

This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact through technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the role:

• Become part of a team having significant impact on near term production
• Develop key resource definition skills and put them to the test as part of a fast paced and ambitious team
• Team operating across multiple sites, with multiple rigs presenting many future opportunities with success.

Role responsibilities:

• Promote a strong safety culture while mentoring and supporting developing geology professionals.
• Execute large scale resource definition drill programs
• Ensure high-quality geological data collection, validation and reporting standards.
• Manage drilling contractors and consultants to ensure safe and efficient program delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across resource geology processes and practices.

About the candidate:

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or a related discipline.
• Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence.
• Sound knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.
• Proficiency in Surpac and Leapfrog software.
• Understanding of the mining lifecycle from exploration through to production.
• Experience planning and managing resource definition and resource development drilling programs.
• Demonstrated underground gold mining experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus

• Group salary continuous insurance

• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.

• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

• 5 years' pro rata long service leave

• Salary sacrifice options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [email protected]

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.