Woodlark Mining Limited (WML) is engaged in Mineral Exploration and Development of Woodlark Gold Project, MBP, PNG. WML has entered an exciting phase and is now well positioned to invest and unlock the potential of the Project over the next 18 months. The Company is planning to undertake a comprehensive exploration program and unlock significant potential through trenching and drilling and Project growth. With this comes new opportunities to joint WML Exploration Team on Woodlark Island, as we ramp up activities this quarter. National FIFO roles are now available in our Exploration Team.

The Role

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, you will play a key role and lead all field teams, tasked with progressing our exploration and resource development targets from generative to resource stage. Woodlark deposit styles range from low to intermediate sulphidation with limited to data rich targets, hosted in volcanogenic terrain with complex lithologies and structural settings. This role will lead the field teams in exploration and is well suited to a field orientated senior Geologist with diverse experience in the exploration sector who wants to join a well-funded project. Possessing a real passion for exploration and a drive to find the next discovery your skills will lead and support the team to advance several exciting projects on Woodlark Island.

Safety is one of our core values at Woodlark Gold, and we expect employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our operation. Environmental stewardship and ethical conduct in exploration activities is expected.

This is a FIFO position working on a 4 weeks on 2 weeks off roster. Preferred Points of hire are subject to incumbents’ skills and experience.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Previous experience leading exploration teams and providing proficient geological support and ensuring surface exploration, trenching and drilling programs are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Proven track record of successful exploration projects, including the discovery and delineation of mineral resources.
• Strong technical proficiency in geological mapping, geochemistry, geophysics, and exposure to mining processes with sound interpretative skills.
• Experience managing earthworks, trenching, RC and diamond drilling programs, from planning and execution to data analysis and reporting.
• Working with geological and geochemical datasets to assist in interpretation of trenching and drilling results.
• Providing timely, accurate and relevant drill reporting (daily, weekly, and monthly), and other internal and external parties as appropriate.
• Acting for Exploration Manager and other duties as directed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology.
• Previous exploration experience in essential in epithermal gold and Porphyry Cu systems (desirable).
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in mineral exploration.
• Strong leadership capacity in all aspects of exploration, from surface mapping and sampling, trenching, RC, and diamond drilling activities, QAQC implementation and control and rehabilitation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in relevant GIS (MapInfo/Discover, QGIS), digital data capture software (desirable) and 3D software. Ability to plan and manage drilling in 3D software (Micromine preferred).
• Production of reports plans and sections (Micromine preferred), and assisting is presentations.
• Good written and verbal communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communicator, analytical, critical thinking skill and willingness to make a positive improvement.
• Be self-driven and motivated, willing to mentor geologists and field technicians, contribute your ideas in a positive and proactive manner, share your skills and inspiring the team.
• Valid manual Driver's Licence (Class 6) with recent driving experience well regarded.

The Offer

• Role is offered on either a Contract or Permanent basis.
• This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivated team of industry professionals with experience in the demands and practices of exploration leading to mining project.
• Woodlark Mining is prepared to offer an attractive remuneration package in line with experience.
• Short-listing for this position commences immediately, however Woodlark reserves the right to commence processing applications prior to the nominated close off date.
• If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your Resume to: WMLRecruitment@Geopacific.com.au.
• To be eligible for this role you must be a PNG National and previous applicant for this position need not re-apply.
• If you do not hear from us in 30 workdays, please consider your application as unsuccessful.