Geologist

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s coal mining industry! With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow. 

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About Daunia Mine:

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We’re proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone’s contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn’t just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives. 

About The Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Geologist to join the Daunia team and play a key role in supporting all geological aspects of site operations. In this site-based role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical support, engaging with key stakeholders, and contributing to project outcomes that ensure compliance while driving productivity and commercial performance.

This position operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off dayshift roster.

What You'll Do:

• Lead pit inspections and geological signoffs (Top and Floor of Coal), ensuring compliance with operational standards and delivering accurate geological reporting to drive effective coal recovery and reconciliation.
• Oversee highwall mapping and structural data collection, providing critical geological insights to inform short- and medium-term mine planning.
• Drive the development and validation of short-term geological models, minimising coal loss and dilution through robust modelling practices and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic geological input into concept and mine design planning, collaborating cross-functionally at least six months in advance of mining activities.
• Support daily mine operations and project teams with geological expertise, data collection, and reconciliation reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of geological processes and procedures, with a strong focus on health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development.

What You'll Bring:

• A Tertiary qualification in Geoscience or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Mine Geologist in an open-cut coal mining environment.
• High level of proficiency with Maptek Vulcan is required.
• Exposure to Maptek PointStudio, Plexer, and ArcGIS is desirable.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns plus DIDO and local residential options available
• 26 weeks paid parental leave  
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 for Successful Referrals!
• Employee discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career development, mentorship and coaching.  

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience. 
 

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment 
 

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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