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.

Step into a role where your expertise will shape the future of resource strategy across a multi-asset gold portfolio.

Based in our Perth Head Office, this position provides the opportunity to influence group-wide resource strategies while maintaining connection to operations through occasional site visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver resource modelling and estimation across multiple assets
• Ensure timely and accurate Mineral Resource Statements and reporting (JORC 2012)
• Provide geological input into Life of Mine planning and development strategies
• Maintain and uplift geological modelling and estimation standards across the group
• Identify and develop resource growth opportunities through drilling programs
• Collaborate with site and corporate teams to communicate technical risks and opportunities
• Support continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives
• Mentor and support technical staff across geology teams

About You:

You are a technically strong and commercially aware resource geologist who enjoys working across multiple assets and engaging with site teams.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in resource estimation and geological modelling
• Advanced capability in Leapfrog and Surpac
• Solid understanding of the full mining cycle
• Strong communication skills across operational and corporate stakeholders
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a mining or geology-related discipline
• ~7+ years’ experience in mining, ideally within gold operations
• Experience in a technical or leadership-focused role
• Membership with AIG or AusIMM
• Working knowledge of WA mining legislation and WHS requirements

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• 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’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.