Mine Geologist

• Site-based - Balranald, NSW

• 8 days on, 6 days off roster

• Inclusive culture that supports professional & career development 
   

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle, defence and industrial uses.  

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.  
 

About the location 

Iluka’s Balranald operation is located in the Riverina district of south western New South Wales. The development is focused on the rutile and zircon rich West Balranald deposit, which also contains material quantities of rare earth minerals. 
 

Owing to its relative depth (approximately 60 metres below surface), Iluka has over several years assessed the potential to develop West Balranald via a novel, remotely operated, underground mining (UGM) technology 

Iluka’s UGM technology is akin to keyhole surgery for the mining of critical minerals. This enables access to ore bodies previously thought uneconomic, with marked reductions in both environmental disturbance and carbon intensity relative to traditional mineral sands extraction techniques, which are themselves less impactful than other commodities. 
 

Iluka’s Balranald operation is located approximately two hours by road from Mildura in regional NSW. You can choose to live in the local region, drive-in, drive-out from towns outside the regional area, (FIFO) fly-in, fly-out from Melbourne or (BIBO) bus-in, bus-out from Adelaide. 
 

You can find out about our Balranald operation through the following link: 
 

Balranald - Resource Development | Iluka Resources 
 

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mine Geologist to join our team at our innovative new mineral sands operation in Balranald, NSW. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (parental leave cover).

This position is responsible for managing the grade control, HDD development sampling, geological exploration drilling, modelling and data storage. Daily tasks include grade control of production activities and stockpile management in consultation with the processing and extraction teams.
 

The role functions within the site based Technical Services Team and reports to the Technical Services Manager. The Geologist position is supported by the Corporate Geology team and will develop, implement and maintain the site-based geology processes, systems and procedures.
 

About you 

• Positive, energetic and proactive individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong commitment to safety, the environment, and duty of care

• Demonstrated experience in mine geology roles including establishment of grade control and mine geology systems

• Tertiary qualification in Geology

• Mineral sands experience

• Knowledge of and experience in geological datasets, database management and QA/QC programs and processes

• Desired experience

  • XRF – national radiation users licence

  • Deswik, Datamine and GIS software
     

Our offer to you 

• Family friendly 8:6 roster

• New camp facilities within close proximity to the operation, including two gyms, a tennis and basketball court 

• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture​ 

• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave 

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures 

• Company share matching scheme  
   

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. 
 

Applicants will be required to meet Iluka’s pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening and hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
 

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.  
 

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.  
 

Applications close: 17 August 2026
 

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