Geology Assistant
Gruyere - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440
As we gear up for a significant increase in drilling activity, we’re expanding our team at Gruyere. This is your chance to be part of an exciting new phase at the world-class Gruyere gold deposit. We’re looking for passionate, skilled professionals to contribute to this high-impact project and help drive its success.
Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt in Western Australia. Gruyere was commissioned in 2019 and is one of Australia's largest and lowest cost gold mining operations boasting a plant production of 300,000+ ounces per annum with an enviable production profile in excess of 10 years.
Role Details:
Reporting to the Senior Geology Assistant, your main responsibility will be to provide quality geology technical services and work collaboratively with the broader mining team to maximise return from the operation.
This role is offered on a family friendly 8 days on 6 days off roster and is FIFO from Perth or DIDO from the Goldfields region.
Why Join Gold Fields?
We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career goals:
• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly bonus scheme to reward your contributions
• Virgin Velocity frequent flyer points
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of service
• Educational assistance to support your continued learning
Your New Role:
• Interacting daily with the Geology team to arrange daily work activities and ensure they are fully planned and coordinated;
• Assist with production activities such as ore mark-ups, ore spotting, and collecting in-pit samples;
• RC drilling activities including sampling and rock chip collection;
• Diamond drill core processing, cutting and sampling activities;
• Collaborating with project geologists and drillers to address any drilling or core-related issues;
• Ensure that sample handling and data recording processes meet quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) standards;
• Complete all tasks associated with the daily and weekly sample dispatch services to the assay laboratory;
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, tidy and free of hazards.
About you:
• Previous experience in a similar role would be preferable
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Current Western Australian drivers’ licence
• Forklift certificate is desirable
• Apply First Aid certificate is desirable
• A basic level in Microsoft Office Applications
Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.