Graduate Mine Geologist
Vault Minerals
A great hands on program where everyday is different.
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.
King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. After a significant expansion, KOTH now features a 5.2 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant, providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future. KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the Graduate Geologist role provides support to the Mine Geology team by safely and efficiently undertaking geological data collection and entry, logging and processing underground diamond core, maintaining grade control processes, and conducting underground mapping and sampling.
What we offer:
- A hands-on program where you are exposed to all aspects of Geology
- Internal career progression opportunity post program
- Short 1 hour flight to Leonora – collect Virgin Frequent Flyer points
- 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Undertake diamond core processing, including logging, mark-up and orientation, core cutting, sampling and other related measurements.
- Assist in undertaking sludge and stockpile sampling as required.
- Assist in Marking up ore drives and stope areas ahead of mining.
- Assist with underground mapping and sampling to minimise ore loss and dilution and increase the geological understanding of the deposit.
- Learn how to provide mining direction to ensure optimal ore position for stoping.
- Ensure all data captured is recorded accurately.
- Assist in entry of production data and the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
- Liaise with the Mine Geologists and Metallurgists to assist with ROM ore stockpile management to optimise the blend into the Process Plant.
- Exposure to Exploration team activities, such as soil sampling, RC, AC and Diamond drill programmes.
About You
- Degree in Geology or a related discipline.
- 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.
- Vacation work experience within the Mining industry, ideally within Gold Mining, will be highly regarded.
- Hold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class).
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.
Vaults Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.
