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Project Geologist - Underground Mine

Liontown Resources

Kathleen Valley, WA
FIFO
8/6

Job Description

About the Company

Liontown Limited is an emerging leader in Australia's battery minerals sector. Following our recent capital raise, we are in a strong position as we transition into full production ramp-up at our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation. With a 20+-year mine life, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a passionate team, this is a rare opportunity to join a business that is building a globally significant lithium operation.

About the Role

We are seeking 2 x Experienced Project Geologists to join our expanding geology team at Kathleen Valley. Reporting to the Senior Geologist, this role is ideal for a motivated geologist looking to take ownership of the planning and execution of underground diamond drilling programs, contribute to the development of grade control and structural models, and deliver cross-functional technical projects within an operating mine environment.

This position will be offered as a full-time, permanent opportunity based at our Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

This is a great opportunity to build your career in a technically rich, low-waste, high-grade underground environment. This is a key role in a growing team at a defining moment for Kathleen Valley to help shape what this operation becomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and prepare drill requests, incorporating peer and cross-functional review.
  • Contribute to drill scheduling in conjunction with geology leadership and mine planning.
  • Analyse drilling progress to identify the drivers of strong performance and the causes of underperformance, applying data-driven problem solving to support continuous improvement.
  • Identify and drive initiatives to improve drilling performance.
  • Manage drilling administration, including PLODs and daily compliance tracking.
  • Undertake geological and structural core logging, and mentor junior team members to maintain consistent logging standards.
  • Validate drilling data for accuracy and completeness to support geological interpretation and modelling.
  • Provide database support and champion consistent, reliable data standards, including assay QAQC.
  • Undertake and contribute to geological and structural interpretation through wireframing and modelling in collaboration with peers.
  • Support geometallurgical test work and integration of results into geological models.
  • Drive for continuous improvement and development of standard work processes.

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in Geology or Earth Sciences.
  • Previous experience in an underground production or project geology role.
  • Experience with underground drill design and management, core logging, and QAQC practices.
  • Competence in geological software (Datamine StudioGEO) and AcQuire Database software.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to mentor junior members of the team.
  • A valid manual Australian drivers license.
  • Strong safety mindset and ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical and D&A screen.

Why Liontown

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A chance to be part of a company contributing to a sustainable future.
  • A collaborative and innovative team culture.

For more information on Liontown, please visit liontown.com.

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