GOLD FIELDS

Project Geologist Exploration

GOLD FIELDS  •  Laverton, AU (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

  • Key role delivering exploration programs & drilling campaigns
  • FIFO 8/6 roster + bonus incentives + 5 weeks annual leave
  • Grow your career across greenfields & near-mine exploration

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Exploration Geologist, this Project Geologist role offers the opportunity to support and deliver greenfields and brownfields exploration programs at Granny Smith.

You’ll deliver impactful exploration programs at Gold Fields, building your capability in a collaborative team while contributing to discovery, growth and Life of Mine.

In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in executing drilling programs, generating high-quality geological data, and supporting interpretations that drive exploration success and resource growth.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

  • Family-friendly site roster to support work-life balance
  • 6% site allowance & private health allowance
  • Quarterly bonus scheme recognising contributions
  • Virgin Velocity reward points & salary sacrifice options
  • Employee Assistance Program & educational assistance
  • Long service leave pro rata after 5 years

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver and coordinate exploration programs, including AC, RC and DD drilling
  • Collect, validate and interpret geological data to support decision-making
  • Mentor and coach Graduate Geologists and field assistants
  • Contribute to planning, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives, including geological evaluation of exploration targets

What You’ll Bring

  • BSc in Geology with exploration experience (gold preferred)
  • Experience supporting drilling programs and geological data management
  • Exposure to geological modelling tools (e.g. Datamine, Leapfrog)
  • Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to mentor and develop others

About Gold Fields
At Gold Fields, great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join a company where people, passion, and purpose create enduring value - beyond mining.

Endorsed by WORK180, we foster inclusion and belonging, helping you build long-term careers with strong mentorship.

Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply
Apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

GOLD FIELDS

About GOLD FIELDS

Be part of a leading global gold mining with an inspiring Purpose: To create enduring value beyond mining in the lives and places our company touches.

You’ll find our nine operations in Australia, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa. We have also started a project in Canada. Gold Fields is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Our 23,000+ people (including those from business partners) may be based across the world, but we are united by knowing that we are #StrongerTogether. This is at the heart of how we do things – we call it the Gold Fields Way. It is all about being one inclusive team – caring, connected and courageous – delivering great impact together.

Visit our jobs section to see how you can join us.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Sandton, Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1887
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