Competitive Salary + Allowances + Super
4/3 Roster (Monday to Thursday)
FIFO from Townsville to Phosphate Hill or Salary Sacrifice from other East Coast centres
At Dyno Nobel Limited our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.
The Role
Lead and manage the Geology team at Phosphate Hill Mine, ensuring effective grade control, resource management, geological services, and geotechnical oversight are delivered safely and in full support of mining operations.
Accountable for all geology and geotechnical functions at site, including preparation of the annual Mineral Resource block model and JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate
Plan, manage and oversee grade control and exploration drilling programs, ensuring high-quality data collection and cost-effective delivery
Act as the primary geological and geotechnical advisor to the Technical Services Superintendent and operations team
Manage external drilling, analytical and geotechnical consultants and service providers
Maintain geological and geotechnical data systems, modelling tools and reporting standards
Mentor, coach and develop the geology team and support succession planning
What you’ll bring
You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture
Bachelor of Science (Geology) or equivalent tertiary qualification
Demonstrated expertise in preparing JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimates
Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing geology teams
Extensive experience in open pit geology, grade control, drilling programs and geotechnical management
Class C manual driver’s licence
High Level of Computer literacy – SAP Business systems, MS Office Suite
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you.
Benefits to you
We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance
18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
Salary packaging options
Confidential employee assistance program
Mental Health and Well-being program
Options to purchase annual leave
Various corporate discount programs
Workplace giving charitable scheme
Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews
The Site
Northern Australian Operations consists of an Ammonium Phosphate Mine and Processing Plant (Phosphate Hill) and Sulphuric Plant (Mt Isa) in North Queensland. The facilities comprise of ammonia, beneficiation, phosphoric acid, granulation and sulphuric acid plants plus infrastructure, utilities, power generation and housing to support the permanent workforce.
About Us
Southern Cross Fertilisers has a long and proud heritage in Australian agriculture. Our people, products and services support farming communities and feed millions. We are Australian. We are resilient, diverse, invested and proud. We believe in science and innovation to maximise soil potential.
Working at Southern Cross Fertilisers provides the opportunity to progress your career. We are experts in the sector and maintain an unrelenting focus on Zero Harm. With a diverse leadership, we add value for our customers through manufacturing excellence, innovation and world class services.
Leveraging diversity through inclusion
At Dyno Nobel Limited, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.
What our employee’s say
“It has been refreshing to come into a crew that has been open with sharing knowledge and happy to help wherever and whenever they can.”
“Everyone has been very welcoming which has been lovely!”
About our process
Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have any questions before or during your application, please get in touch at
[email protected].
Please note that this email is for enquiries only, we cannot accept resumes via email. To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the job posting.
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