Geologist

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Date: 11 Jul 2025
Job Posting End Date:
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Queensland
Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin

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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Geology, we are currently seeking experienced Geologists to join our BMA Technical Services Mine Geology team based in the Bowen Basin on an 8:6 roster. This opportunity is open for both FIFO/DIDO or residential arrangement.

This role will focus on the site geology to ensure accurate geological knowledge is provided to the site stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient coal production.

In this role you will:

Provide geological support to the site operational teams
Complete pit inspections/observations to maximise coal recovery
Update 3D models of coal seams and other geological features with pit observations, exploration drilling data, touch coal data, Measure While Drill or downhole geophysical logging data
Undertake highwall mapping to gather geotechnical and geological features
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate definition of geological features
Provide geological input into mine plan designs to support Geotechnical, Mine Scheduling and Operational teams in the safe and efficient extraction of coal
Contribute to and identify continuous improvement opportunities and participate in high value projects
Undertake geological data collection, interpretation, validation and reconciliations
About You

As the successful applicant, you will have:

Tertiary education in Geoscience
Enjoy being challenged by a structural and stratigraphically complex deposits
Experience in undertaking pit inspections linking observations to coal recovery and geological model improvements/validation
Comprehensive knowledge of coal mining, structural geology and grade control processes is preferred
Experience with Vulcan is essential
You will be diligent, self-motivated and an excellent team player with positive relationship building skills, coupled with a high level of attention to detail
You will be required to liaise, negotiate and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders, so effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement and communication skills are critical
You will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and value the importance of building team culture through regular collaboration with team members and key stakeholders
About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers’ health assessment.

From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers’ health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.

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The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

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