Senior Resource Geologist

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Westgold Resources is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Resource Geologist to join our Technical Services team.

This is a full-time position, based in Perth and reporting directly to the Principal Resource Geologist.

The role is critical in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of resource modelling and reporting across our operations, in accordance with JORC Code 2012 standards. The role includes site travel on an as-needed basis.



Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain Mineral Resource models aligned with corporate objectives
• Compile Group Resource and Reserve Statements and associated commentaries
• Provide geological input into Life of Mine planning
• Communicate resource estimation concepts across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify and manage geological risks and opportunities
• Maintain technical standards for geological modelling, grade control, and reconciliation
• Lead Resource Development drilling programs and generate prospective targets
• Produce detailed geological reports and submissions
• Mentor technical staff and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the mining industry, with at least 5 years in gold
• Minimum 3 years in a technical or leadership capacity
• Proven experience in resource estimation and geological modelling
• Proficiency in GEOVIA Surpac, Leapfrog Geo and Snowden Supervisor software
• Tertiary qualification in Geology or a related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Current WA Class “C” Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance (within 12 months)

Desirable Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Mineral Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

The Westgold Offer

A range of benefits including:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.


Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!


Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au


Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.