Graduate Exploration Geologist
- Assist with planning and delivering exploration programmes, including drilling, geophysical and geochemical surveys, and target generation.
- Support drilling supervision, geological sampling and logging, data capture and evaluation, and preparation of technical reports and regulatory documentation.
- Work with Project Geologists and Geological Technicians across Vault Minerals’ Western Australian exploration projects on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.
- Roster on offer is an 8:6 roster from Perth or
- Great opportunity to put theory-based learning into hands on position
- Exciting opportunity to work with a rapidly growing ASX-listed gold producer
We are seeking a Graduate Exploration Geologist eager to gain hands-on experience across our operational sites.
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
What We offer
- This position will be offered on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
- Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle.
- Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
- Career development opportunities and great company culture
The Vault Minerals Exploration Department drives project advancement across all tenements surrounding the Mount Monger, Deflector, Rothsay, Darlot, and King of the Hill operations, exploring diverse geological settings. With significant investment in exploration, you will be instrumental in identifying and progressing mineral system-wide targets into viable project opportunities.
Reporting directly to the District Geologist, the purpose of the Graduate Exploration Geologist is to contribute to the geological definition and evaluation of a specific property or project through assisting with supervision of drilling programs; supervision of geophysical and geochemical surveys; compilation and analysis of data; and contributing to the preparation of technical reports for Vault Minerals.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Provide support in managing and executing approved programmes on specified project areas as required
- Support the Project Geologists in ensuring all statutory requirements, approvals and reports are adhered to and budget constraints considered
- Contribute to all aspects of exploration geology for the project, encompassing:
o Target generation
o Logistical planning
o Budget inputs and maintenance
o Supervise exploration work programmes
- Assist with regulatory documentation (i.e. POW, Annual Reports).
- Assist with monitoring, sampling and logging of exploration drilling programs to assess targets for further development
- Assist with training Geological Technicians
- Ensure accurate data capture from work programmes, and assist in data evaluation and validation processes.
- Provide input into company exploration plans and assist in the preparation of timely and accurate reporting of exploration activities.
About You
- Degree in Geology or a related discipline, with vacation work experience in the mining industry highly regarded, particularly within the gold mining sector.
- Developing an understanding of the statutory requirements of the Western Australian Mining Act and Regulations, as well as the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act.
- Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and possesses strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite.
- Hold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class).
Additional Benefits:
Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
- Novated Lease Vehicles
- Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.
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