Geoscientist

About the Role

This is a hands-on geoscientist position supporting open pit operations. You will be actively involved in grade control activities, geological interpretation, and ensuring accurate grade predictions to support mine planning and production.

What's on Offer

• Initial 3-month contract
• FIFO from Perth
• 8 days on, 6 days off roster
• $53-$64 per hour flat rate + super
• Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto
• Potential to transition across additional projects within the business

Key Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Geology (Master's Degree highly regarded)
• Minimum 5 years' mining geology experience
• Strong open pit mining experience preferred
• Proven experience using Vulcan
• Solid understanding of grade control and grade prediction
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work closely with operations
• Experience in mining geology rather than hydrogeology

Ideal Candidate

You are a practical and proactive geoscientist who enjoys being in the field and working closely with mining operations. You bring strong technical capability in grade control, confidence using Vulcan, and experience gained within open pit mining environments. If you're available for an immediate start and interested in joining a world-class mining operation, we'd love to hear from you.

To be considered for this role, you must be currently residing in Western Australia with full Australian working rights. No sponsorship or overseas applications will be considered at this time

Diversity and Inclusion

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

How to Apply

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.