Senior 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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to join our Technical Services team at MGO – Bluebird Underground on an 8:6 roster. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in our underground operations within the Murchison region.

Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will lead the underground mine geology function, ensuring high‑quality grade control, detailed geological interpretation, and effective supervision of the geology team. This position is central to supporting safe, efficient underground production and delivering strong commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all underground mine geology activities
• Oversee the underground grade control function, ore tracking and reconciliation
• Oversee the site geological modelling function and work with site and corporate stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of Resource and Grade Control models
• Provide timely geological guidance to operations to minimise dilution and maximise ore recovery
• Analyse drilling, sampling and production data; oversee preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
• Mentor, support and develop Project, Mine, Junior, and Graduate Geologists
• Contribute to Life of Mine planning and underground design inputs
• Participate in site planning, safety and operational meetings
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across technical and operational areas
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, site safety procedures and company policies

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or related discipline
• Experience in an underground leadership or senior geology position
• Strong technical capability in UG grade control, geological modelling, and data interpretation
• Proficiency in Surpac (preferred) and Leapfrog (essential)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across departments
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a high‑performing geology team
• C Class driver’s licence and AIG/AusIMM membership

Desirable

• Underground resource estimation experience
• Exposure to Supervisor, and GCX
• Mental Health First Aid or Senior First Aid

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.