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.

Do you want to play a key role in delivering technical excellence and driving value across our mining operations?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to lead mine geology activities and drive technical excellence across our operation.

This is a key leadership role responsible for optimising ore recovery, minimising dilution, and delivering strong commercial outcomes aligned with corporate objectives.

About the Role:

As Senior Geologist, you will oversee all aspects of mine geology, grade control, and geological reconciliation, while mentoring and developing a high-performing geology team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead grade control, ore production and reconciliation standards (hands-on) in collaboration with technical stakeholders
• Provide geological input into Life of Mine planning
• Supervise ore mining and grade control to optimise extraction, minimise dilution and maximise recovery
• Analyse and report on mining, drilling and grade data (daily–monthly)
• Develop and deliver technical training to uplift team capability
• Support geological budgeting, cost control and performance improvement initiatives
• Manage contractors, procurement and ensure compliance with contracts and invoicing
• Contribute to safety systems, risk registers and continuous improvement
• Lead, mentor and develop geology team and contractors, including performance management
• Ensure workforce competency, safe work practices and training compliance
• Support emergency response readiness and maintain geological standards and procedures

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Geology (or related discipline)
• Minimum 3 years in a similar leadership role
• Proficiency in Surpac and Leapfrog
• Solid understanding of WA mining WHS legislation
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Membership with AIG or AusIMM
• Budgeting and cost management experience

Desirable:

• Resource estimation experience
• Exposure to Supervisor and GCX systems
• Senior First Aid or Mental Health 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.