Project Geologist - Resource Development

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a gold-copper mine located in the Paterson Province of the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. It includes both open-pit and underground mining operations, as well as the operation of Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since beginning gold production in 1975, Telfer has produced more than 15Moz of gold to date.

Our Telfer operations offer a fly-in fly-out work arrangement, providing our workforce with a healthy work-life balance. Onsite, we offer a broad range of recreational activities, including a recently refurbished gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room, and both dry and wet mess facilities.

In addition to Telfer, Greatland owns 100% of the Havieron gold-copper, a world class development project with a multi-decade mine life, located 45km east of Telfer that will utilise the existing Telfer infrastructure to process Havieron ore, together with a significant exploration portfolio in the region surrounding Telfer. 

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Project Geologist – Resource Development to join our high-performing Geology team at Telfer. This role plays a key technical and operational function in the design, execution, and interpretation of drilling programs aimed at defining and expanding Mineral Resources.

Please note this role is on 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth – Monday to Monday.

As a Project Geologist – Resource Development, you will be accountable for:

• Performing detailed logging of diamond core and RC chips.
• Designing and planning drilling programs.
• Developing and maintaining drill hole plans, sections, and execution schedules.
• Assist with coordinating and supervising daily activities of underground and surface drilling contractors to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor drill performance, core recovery, and sampling integrity.
• Overseeing sampling procedures and ensuring QA/QC protocols are rigorously followed.
• Managing geological data, including uploading, validation, and interpretation using tools like acQuire and Leapfrog.
• Promoting safety through proactive hazard reporting and compliance with all site HSE standards.
• Engaging with stakeholders, including geology, planning, and mining teams, to achieve drill targets.
• Communicating results through timely and professional reporting, presentations, and summaries.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in geology or resource development within mining environments.
• Proficient in geological software such as Leapfrog, Vulcan and acQuire.
• Demonstrated understanding of QA/QC best practices, sampling theory, and logging standards.
• Valid manual driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Experience in both diamond and RC drilling operations.
• Strong knowledge of copper-gold systems and mineralisation models.
• Exposure to geotechnical logging and structural geology.
• Experience with safety reporting systems and best practices.

Why Join Greatland?

At Telfer, you’ll be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and safety. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where your contributions have a direct impact on the success of our Resource Development strategy.

Opportunity to be a key member of the team as we embark on an unprecedented 240,000m drilling campaign (FY26) at the iconic Telfer Gold deposit, targeting multi-year mine life extension to both the active open pit & underground Mines, along the most substantial drilling campaign in the newly discovered West Dome Underground.

• Competitive Salary Package + Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Milestone Service Awards
• Education Assistance Program
• Novated Leasing
• Family Days To Site

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

To find out more about our Company, please visit https://greatlandgold.com