About
Costerfield Operations, owned and operated by Alkane Resources Ltd, is situated in Central Victoria, east of Bendigo and surrounded by numerous towns within a 50km radius, offering a variety of residential options.
Our current operation runs an underground mine and processing plant that is responsible for producing gold and antimony. The mine's workforce consists of over 250 permanent employees who hold various roles in professional, technical, mining, processing, and trades.
We are focused on safe and efficient work practices and providing our people with authentic and rewarding career opportunities where innovation and agility are celebrated. We have established a culture that prioritises our people and fosters strong community connections.
Please note: Costerfield Operations is a residential mine and relocation to the local area is essential for this role.
About The Role
Reporting into the Geology Manager, this a leadership role and an opportunity to influence long-term mine growth, lead significant exploration programs, and lead a technical.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
· Lead exploration at one of Australia's highest-grade gold-antimony mining districts.
· Drive resource growth and mine life extension through near-mine and regional exploration programs.
· Manage significant underground and surface diamond drilling campaigns.
· Join a technically respected team focused on discovery, innovation and operational excellence.
· Shape long-term exploration strategy and influence future business growth.
· Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.
· Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
· Strong safety culture with a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing.
· Career-defining opportunity for an experienced exploration leader seeking ownership, autonomy and impact.
About You
· Experienced exploration professional with a proven track record of discovery and resource growth.
· Demonstrated leadership experience managing geologists, technical teams and drilling contractors.
· Strong expertise in structural geology, drill targeting and geological modelling.
· Proven ability to develop exploration strategies and safely execute exploration programs.
· Passion for mentoring, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
· Experience within underground gold mining operations highly regarded.
· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
· Results-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Benefits on offer
- 5/2 roster arrangement
- Residential role - b e home with your family every night
- Competitive remuneration package
- Relocation assistance available
- Onsite Physiotherapy
- Life and Salary Continuance insurance
- Novated Leasing options for vehicles
- Employee Rewards program – cash savings for everyday expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Ambulance cover
Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance
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The Process
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately . Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
We are a 100% smoke free workplace with zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.
