Mining / Oil \& Gas / Utilities
Geoscience
WA Other
Permanent / Full Time
6/10/2025
Opportunity to develop and specialise in structural geology
8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth or Geraldton, 1-hour travel time to site
Long-term employment potential at a long-life mine (10+ years)
What This Role Offers
Opportunity to develop and specialise in structural geology.
The chance to directly influence structural geology at Golden Grove and help shape the future life of mine.
The opportunity to train and mentor geologists and technicians to build structural capability.
The chance to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team at one of WA’s deepest mines.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Structural Geologist to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Senior Structural Geologist and work on an 8:6 roster.
Your focus will be on collecting, analysing, and interpreting structural geology data to support safe and efficient mining.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Conducting structural mapping, logging, and data collection to build accurate 3D structural models.
Interpreting and testing structural and lithological data to guide safe and efficient mine development.
Designing mine infrastructure cover drilling programs and employing predictive approaches to inform future mining activities.
Collaborating with geology and geotechnical teams to ensure clear communication of structural insights.
Mentoring and training geologists, engineers, and technicians to strengthen structural geology capability.
Upholding safety standards, leading by example, and contributing to HSEC compliance and culture.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have some post-graduation experience as a structural geologist, preferably in site-based positions with exposure to underground mining environments.
Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:
A tertiary qualification in geological science or a related discipline.
Experience conducting structural and geological core logging and face scanning.
Proficiency in structural data collection, interpretation, and 3D modelling.
Preferably, some expertise with mining and geological software packages such as PointStudio, Geobank, Leapfrog, Deswik, Gem4D, and Rock Mapper.
A current C-class manual driver’s licence.
About 29Metals and Golden Grove
29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.
Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.
Next Steps
Empower your future with us – apply now.
Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.