Senior Geologist - Mining

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

In this role you will ensure that all geological functions on the mine are conducted correctly and in a timely manner, observing and adhering to the workplace Health & Safety policies. As a member of the Mine Technical Services team, you will provide geological support across the organization as well as mentoring mine geologists and junior mine geologists within the MTS team.

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Organise drill program logistics to maximise productivity and core recovery and attain targets.
• Ensure sampling, data capture, and mapping are completed fully and correctly.
• Ensure weekly production forecasts and daily materials tracking are complete and correct.
• Manage stockpiles and ROM blends to maximise metal recovery and production.
• Weekly reporting of mine production and diamond drilling.
• Maintain safe work standards and practices in accordance with government and company policy.
• Perform all tasks and roles to support and reflect the company’s mission and core values.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have the following

• Tertiary degree in a geological discipline.
• Minimum 9 years relevant industry experience.
• Prior experience with managing diamond drilling programs.
• Proficient knowledge of practical sampling.
• Able to coordinate and supervise geology team to deliver high quality output.
• Willing and able to live and function in a remote and foreign community with limited facilities.
• Good written and verbal communication at all levels in the organisation.
• Knowledge of narrow vein copper-gold deposits.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Capable with mining software (Surpac, Deswik, Excel).
• Supervisory training and experience.

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

Advertised: 21 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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