- Date: 18 Dec 2025
- Location: WA
- Work Type: Permanent / Full Time
- WA Orogenic Gold Projects
- Perth Based - Campaign Work Rotations
- Competitive Remuneration Package
About the Company Our client, an ASX-listed mineral exploration company focused on orogenic gold discovery in Western Australia, is seeking a Project Exploration Geologist to join their growing technical team. The company is well-funded, with an active exploration pipeline and a series of priority drill targets scheduled for execution in 2026. Their projects are strategically positioned near major producing mines within one of Western Australia’s most productive and well-endowed gold belts.
Position Overview Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, the Project Exploration Geologist will take responsibility for the day-to-day execution of exploration programs, including mapping, sampling and drilling supervision. The role requires a motivated geologist with a strong understanding of Archaean orogenic gold systems, a practical approach to fieldwork and the drive to contribute to ongoing discovery success across the company’s portfolio.
Key Responsibilities - Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of field exploration programs across multiple tenements.
- Supervise and coordinate RC, diamond, and aircore drilling programs, ensuring data quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Undertake geological mapping, sampling, and data logging in support of target definition and resource growth.
- Contribute to the interpretation of geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
- Prepare daily field reports, drill logs and support geological database management.
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
- 2–7 years experience in mineral exploration, ideally within Archaean orogenic gold systems.
- Practical experience in field operations, including drilling supervision, mapping and sampling.
- Proficiency with geological software such as Micromine, Leapfrog or QGIS.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in remote field environments.
- Current manual driver’s licence and ability to work on a roster or campaign basis.
If this opportunity sounds of interest, we encourage you to apply using the provided link. Alternatively, resume applications and enquiries can be directed to Dan McComb via
dan.mccomb@ironcoveglobal.com or
+61 415 400 083 Iron Cove Global – Mining Search is an Australia-based, globally focused mining recruitment and executive search firm. Should you wish to learn more about this role or other opportunities we are currently working on, please get in touch. All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence.
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