Geologists

MainCrew is seeking Geologists across all disciplines and experience levels for current and upcoming opportunities throughout Western Australia, the Northern Territory and selected international projects.

Opportunities span exploration, resource development, mining operations and energy projects across gold, iron ore, lithium, critical minerals, base metals, coal, oil and gas.

Whether you're building your field experience, leading exploration programs, managing grade control, supporting resource estimation or providing senior technical leadership, we'd like to hear from you.

Exploration & Field Geology

• Graduate & Junior Geologists
• Field Geologists
• Exploration Geologists
• Project Geologists

Mining & Resource Geology

• Mine & Production Geologists
• Underground & Open Pit Geologists
• Grade Control Geologists
• Resource Geologists
• Resource Definition Geologists

Specialist & Technical Geology

• Structural Geologists
• Database Geologists
• GIS & Geological Data Specialists
• Geotechnical Geologists
• Hydrogeologists
• Environmental Geologists

Energy Sector Geology

• Petroleum Geologists
• Operations Geologists
• Wellsite Geologists

Leadership & Consulting

• Senior & Principal Geologists
• Geology Superintendents & Managers
• Contract & Consulting Geologists

What You'll Bring

Requirements will vary between assignments but may include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Earth Science or a related discipline
• Relevant exploration, mining, resources, environmental, geotechnical or energy-sector experience
• Strong field, operational, modelling, database or resource geology capability
• Sound sampling, data-management and QA/QC practices
• Experience with Micromine, Leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine, acQuire, GIS platforms or similar software
• Understanding of the JORC Code for resource-focused positions
• Competent Person experience or eligibility for relevant senior roles
• Professional membership with AusIMM, AIG or other recognised organisations (highly regarded)
• Understanding of applicable tenement, heritage and environmental obligations
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills
• A practical, collaborative approach to field, site and project work
• Current driver's licence
• Four-wheel-drive and remote-field experience where required
• Ability to satisfy project-specific medical, police-clearance and site-access requirements

We welcome applications from developing Geologists through to experienced technical specialists and industry leaders. Responsibilities, remuneration and scope will reflect the requirements of the individual assignment.

International Geologists are Encouraged to Apply

MainCrew welcomes applications from suitably qualified Geologists currently residing outside Australia.

International applicants should clearly confirm:

• Current country of residence
• Nationality and passport status
• Current Australian visa or work rights, if applicable
• Whether employer sponsorship may be required
• Availability and anticipated relocation timeframe
• English-language capability
• Qualifications and professional memberships
• Commodities, deposit styles and project stages worked across
• Experience relevant to Australian mining, exploration, resources or energy projects

International experience will be assessed on its relevance to the commodity, deposit style, operating environment and client requirements.

Visa sponsorship or migration support may be available for selected opportunities and suitably experienced candidates where an appropriate pathway exists. Sponsorship is not available for every role and cannot be guaranteed.

What's On Offer

• Opportunities from graduate through to superintendent and principal level
• Site-based, residential, field and office-based roles
• Exploration, operational, technical and resource-focused opportunities
• Short-term field programs and specialist assignments
• Contract, project-based and ongoing engagements
• Exposure to multiple commodities and project stages
• Competitive salaries and contract rates aligned to experience and scope
• Travel, accommodation, meals and site transport where applicable
• International pathways for selected roles
• Dedicated support and straightforward communication from MainCrew

Whether you're looking for your first field role, your next technical challenge or a leadership opportunity, MainCrew can connect you with projects where your expertise can make a genuine impact.

MainCrew is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Streamline Your Application

Please submit your current résumé and a brief cover letter confirming:

• Your geology discipline and experience level
• Commodities, deposit styles and project stages worked across
• Current location
• Preferred locations and working arrangements
• Software and database capability
• Professional memberships
• Availability
• Salary or rate expectations
• Australian work rights or sponsorship requirements

Applicants for senior, principal and resource-focused positions should also outline their JORC reporting experience, professional memberships and Competent Person status or eligibility where applicable.