Geologists and Field Assistants - Expressions of interest
Geologists and Field Assistants - Expressions of interest
Reference:
352
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
Perth
Industry:
Mining, Resources & Energy
Salary:
Day rates from $500 - $900 / day + Super
Date Published:
19-05-2025
Details:
These roles offer the chance to work with high-quality exploration teams on exciting projects and we want to hear from people who are reliable, field-ready, and available at short notice.
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Why register with us
* Good day rates negotiable depending on the role
* FIFO and DIDO from Perth
* Various roster options
* Paid fortnightly, on time, every time
* Only work at safe, well-managed sites
* Roles with Juniors / Greenfields through to resource drill out
* Supportive consultants
* Projects across WA and Australia
* Short and long-term contracts
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FIELD ASSISTANTS
- Assisting Air core, RC or diamond drilling operations
- Collecting and dispatching soil, rock chip, and drill samples
- Core mark-up, orientation, RQD and SG
- XRF use and basic data entry
- General field labour and helping keep camp running smoothly
- 4WD driving in remote areas
- Keeping work areas clean and safe
What You’ll Need
- Prior experience in field-based exploration support
- WA Manual driver’s licence (HR Highly regarded)
- Fit for physical work and long shifts
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test
- Based in Perth with full Australian working rights
- First Aid (preferred but not essential)
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GEOLOGISTS
- Logging and supervising RC and diamond drilling
- Planning and executing surface sampling programs
- Mapping and field interpretation
- QA/QC and sampling validation
- Running field logistics and contractor supervision
- Working with tools like Micromine, LogChief, GIS
- Writing daily reports and supporting geological models
What You’ll Need
- Geology degree
- Experience in mineral exploration (any commodity)
- Confident in the field and able to work in small teams
- Strong logging, sampling, and mapping skills
- Manual licence and First Aid (preferred)
How to Apply
We have some roles to start immediately and others are coming up shortly so to express your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your resume to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au
We will contact you with suitable roles when they become available.
We treat every application with respect. Your CV will never be shared without your prior consent.
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