Westgold Resources is an innovative and progressive West Australian gold producer located in the Murchison and Southern Goldfields regions of WA.

We are looking for people with passion and drive who want to advance their careers.

With new mines, new equipment and a new energy across our business, there's never been a better time to join Westgold.

About the opportunity

Due to an increased workflow, Westgold Resources have a newly created opportunity for an experienced Geology Manager - Corporate to work at Perth Head Office on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting into the GM – Tech Services, the successful candidate will be required to travel frequently to all Westgold Operations in the Murchison and Southern Goldfields and communicate challenges, requirements and outcomes between the Corporate and Operational teams. The Mine Geology Manager with demonstrate the ability to influence and make decisions within multi-discipline teams.

The role includes

Overseeing monitoring and tracking ore mining activities, geological reconciliation, providing advice to Operations to assist them minimise dilution, recover the highest proportion of economic mineralisation and maximise the commercial outcome of the site in line with Corporate guidance

Provide geological input the Site’s Resource Definition disciplines to ensure that all technical professional work is completed to an adequate standard and in an acceptable timeframe

Provide geological input into the Life

Responsible for setting and maintaining

grade control, ore production and geological reconciliation standards in conjunction with the Perth Technical Team, Geology Superintendents and Senior Geologists

Participate in effective decision-making pertaining to geological technical / operational aspects of the Site

Formulation and implementation of technical training programs in consultation with relevant personnel to provide pathways for upskilling and achieving excellence in technical outcomes

Assist with preparation and

Actively seek means of reducing costs

and increase revenue through process and continuous improvement both technically and commercially.

Engage external resources as required to provide competitive pricing, high quality work / parts and site policy compliance.

Ensure goods and services procured from outside the company are obtained under contracts or purchase orders in a timely manner.

Assist in supervision of Contractors, maintaining a good working relationship. Monitor contractor performance and compliance.

Positively promote, educate and comply with the Company’s Core Values

What do I need?

Tertiary degree in Geology or similar.

Knowledge and understanding of Work

10+ years’ experience within the

Comprehensive understanding of all

aspects of the mining cycle from exploration through to mining, and geological reconciliation from processing

Demonstrated application of continuous

Ability to effectively diagnose

Data driven decision making, with a

Capability to effectively communicate

and influence across various levels of the business - verbal and written

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
Performance based bonus
Site Allowance (if applicable)
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.

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, we encourage you to apply.

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’s 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.

No Agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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