Senior Project Geologist

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the mix of field and office across multiple projects from greenfield exploration to mine operations and expansion. Within Yancoal there is the opportunity to broaden your career beyond exploration through involvement in other projects.

• Enjoy a role with exposure to multiple projects.
• Rare opportunity to join a geology team with minimal turn-over.
• Part of a highly skilled, dedicated, small team contributing to the development and improvement of the greater Yancoal business.

Who we are

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For nearly 20 years we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together.

At Yancoal we are looking for those individuals that show dedication to their role, are courageous and focused on driving success for the company and themselves through their career pathway. In return, our commitment is working safely to produce a reliable energy source that powers communities around the world. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and their families, and embrace close relationships with our local communities.

What does your daily life look like at Yancoal

We are looking for a Geologist to join a highly skilled team of geoscientists providing services to all Yancoal’s assets, including exploration management, modelling, tenement reporting, resource estimation in accordance with the JORC Code and special projects.

Reporting to the Exploration Superintendent, key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Supercharge your career development by working across multiple mines and projects in Australia.
• Think on your feet, to find practical and innovative solutions.
• Lead a team of exploration contractors on site-based activities to deliver critical data.
• Knowledge transfer with Technical Services Teams for developing exploration plans, budgets, site access, environment and cultural heritage compliance, safety management.
• Develop and deliver life of asset resource knowledge plans to meet the planning and development needs of operations.
• Collate key exploration data, ensure practical validation and storage management of data.

What do you need to be successful in the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology
• Previous experience in the provision of geological applications within an open cut and/or underground mining environment.
• Prior use of geological software packages and an ability to demonstrate resource modelling skills.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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