Exploration Geologist

About South32 

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education and career development
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan

About the role

South32 is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Exploration Geologist to join the Mining Services Exploration team at IMC’s Cordeaux mine based in Wollongong, New South Wales.

Reporting to the Exploration Supervisor you will work closely with the site technical services and mine operations teams helping to understand the geological and geotechnical environment for Appin and Dendrobium Mines through the acquisition, quality assurance, interpretation, and processing of a range of geological data.

Key responsibilities of the role include

• Ensure safe operations of exploration fieldwork in accordance with the relevant legislation, standards and operating procedures
• Geological data collection, interpretation, quality control and processing within the Geobank database system
• Maintain an accurate and current geological database and conduct depth adjustment as required
• Provide day-to-day leadership, expertise and direction to contract partners
• Conduct safety observations and site audits, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Produce technical reports of geological and geotechnical data to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate geotechnical, petrographic and coal quality sampling
• Geotechnical and geological logging of non-coal cuttings, non-coal core and coal core in digital format (Geobank)

About you

In addition to a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement, you will have a passion and commitment to be part of a high-performance team. You will thrive in a team environment, have proved ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, and have the ability to quickly assess a situation and provide sound recommendations.

You should also possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, or similar
• A commitment to ensuring everyone goes home safe and well everyday
• A minimum of 3 years previous experience working as a Exploration Geologist
• Sound computer literacy skills and proficiency in geological / geotechnical databases
• Excellent communication skills

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32.

Applications for this job will close on Sunday 18th December 2022.