Senior Mine Geologist

Permanent, full-time | Avoca, St Arnaud and Great Western. Residential preferred (hybrid/DIDO considered for the right candidate). Located just 2 hours from Melbourne.Build the mine geology function as Aureka grows into a Victorian gold producer.Aureka Limited (ASX: AKA) is a Victorian-focused gold exploration company that recently entered into an agreement to acquire the Fiddlers Creek underground gold and silver mine and Wedderburn Mill, aiming to become a near-term, small-scale gold producer. The company is also advancing its St Arnaud Project towards production while continuing to grow resources and explore at Irvine in the Stawell Corridor.About the roleReporting to the Exploration Manager and Chief Operations Officer, your key responsibilities will include:Designing and implementing mine geology systems, workflows and standardsRecruiting, building and mentoring the mine geology team as we growRunning grade control and ore block designBuilding and maintaining short and medium-term geological modelsLeading reconciliation to keep model, mine and mill alignedPlanning drill programs and contributing to reserve and resource inputsMapping underground faces and logging drill coreManaging QA/QC programs to ensure the accuracy, integrity and traceability of geological dataSupporting near-mine exploration, working alongside our exploration team to turn geological insight into new ouncesJORC Competent Person status is not required; however, it will be highly regarded.About youDegree in geology or geoscienceAt least 5 years' experience in orogenic gold mining, including underground mining experienceHands-on with Leapfrog, Surpac, QGIS and MX Deposit (or comparable software and a willingness to learn)Current first aid certificateManual driver's licenceFull working rights in AustraliaA practical, collaborative approach and the confidence to make decisions on the groundAn appetite for building systems and developing peoplePhysical requirementsThe role involves regular underground work, which is physically demanding. Candidates must meet the inherent requirements of the role, including accessing underground workings, working in confined spaces, and manual handling.What we offerA permanent role with a Monday to Friday rosterSalary dependent on experience and skillsA competitive incentive programAn opportunity to design the mine geology function and build your own teamExposure to both production and exploration, with St Arnaud and Irvine on the horizonFlexibility for the right candidate (hybrid/DIDO arrangements considered)A safe, inclusive workplace where your input is valuedOur commitmentSafety is paramount at Aureka, and we are committed to a safe and supportive workplace for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.