Mine Geologist - Underground & Open Pit

About the Business
Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX: CYL) is an Australian gold producer and explorer. The Company owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia, which produces approximately 85,000 ounces of gold annually. In addition to Plutonic, Catalyst also holds the highly prospective Four Eagles Gold Project in the Bendigo region of Victoria.

Over the next 12 to 18 months, Catalyst plans to bring three new mining areas at Plutonic into production, marking a significant phase of growth and development.

About the Role
This is a dynamic and hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across both open pit and underground mining environments. As part of a skilled and supportive geology team, you will play a key role in ore extraction, grade control, and geological interpretation in a complex and geologically rich setting.

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, you will be responsible for a wide range of mine geology functions, including orebody delineation, face mapping, QAQC, and reconciliation activities. This role offers a broad scope of work and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a well-established operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and interpret geological data (face/pit mapping, sampling, drilling, core logging)
• Implement grade control and QA/QC practices across underground and open pit operations
• Develop ore/waste mark-outs and provide geological guidance to mining teams
• Maintain and update geological models using Surpac, Vulcan or Leapfrog
• Track ore from source to ROM and assist with monthly reconciliations
• Contribute to  geological reports and production updates for internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering, survey, and operations teams to optimise ore recovery

Underground-specific:

• Conduct face mapping and sampling to guide development headings
• Support underground drill programs and monitor ore drive progress

Open Pit-specific:

• Ore mark ups, ore spotting, dig plan tracking
• Coordinate timely delivery of geological plans to pit contractors

Requirements

About You

• Tertiary Qualification in Geology
• “C” Class manual driver’s licence (mandatory)
• Proven experience in open pit and/or underground mine geology (gold preferred)
• Proficiency in 3D geological software (Surpac, Vulcan, Leapfrog)
• Strong understanding of grade control, QAQC, reconciliation and geological modelling
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear communicator with strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills

 This is your opportunity to be a part of a dynamic mining company, where you can utilise your skills and experience in making an impact in the future growth of the organisation.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

• Permanent full-time role with long-term stability
• Attractive salary + short-term incentives
• Private health cover for employees and families
• Family-friendly 8:6 roster
• Inclusive and supportive team culture

This is an operations role not exploration.

 If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Applications are currently being accepted, so apply now!

Catalyst Metals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, to apply for this position.

Agency referrals are not being accepted