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YOUR OPPORTUNITY
IGO’s Northern Australia project is exploring for high-value magmatic nickel-copper sulphide deposits and lithium-caesium–tantalum pegmatite deposits. Our team is growing and we need boots on the ground geologists that will negotiate the exposed rugged terrain of the Kimberley, completing pXRF traverses, rock sampling and mapping to determine areas for follow-up ground EM. Your transport will vary from UTV's through to helicopter supported programs.
THE ROLE
This role will suit a person who is autonomous, flexible and thrives working in mobile remote camps and sleeping under canvas. Reporting to the Senior Project Geologist alongside eight other Geoscience professionals you will be supported by field staff and hold accountability in the following areas:
- Ensuring safety, health and environmental requirements are delivered to exacting standards;
- Participate in regional target generation through to work program implementation;
- Drill program preparation, supervision, and site rehabilitation;
- Participation in heritage surveys and working with Traditional Owners;
- Geological logging, mapping and sampling;
- Interrogation of associated analytical (and QAQC) data;
- Initiate and drive technical interpretation, assessment, and discussion of program results;
- Collaborate with technical specialists to drive learning, improved interpretation, and to generate ideas;
- Complete government and third-party reporting;
- Develop as a leader and mentor within a team focused on collaboration and effective communication.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
You will need a strong focus on safety and the drive to be part of a successful team, whilst adhering to our company values. You will have the physical capability to work in tough terrain in extremely remote locations on greenfields projects where you will be comfortable with camp-style accommodation. This role comprises a blend of field and office time. Rosters will be discussed at interview.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will also have:
- BSc (Hons.) in Geology. Post-graduate qualifications will be considered favourably;
- Previous experience working around helicopters and UTVs (desirable);
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge of base and precious metal mineral systems
- Excellent planning, time management and project management skills;
- Experience in 3D software packages (Micromine) beneficial;
- Safety focused with the drive to be part of a successful team and willingness to support company values;
- Valid ‘C’ class manual drivers licence;
- National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.
To be considered for this opportunity, please click “Apply Now” and submit an up-to-date resume along with a cover letter.
At IGO, our people are important to us. We are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – a smarter, kinder, and more innovative team. We come from a range of places, backgrounds and experience and we are excited about what we can achieve together. When you join us we will invest in your career and your development, to ensure you achieve your goals, now and into the future. That is the IGO difference.
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