This is a hands-on role within our core processing and exploration support team. As a Core Shed Assistant, you’ll work closely with geologists and site leadership to ensure drill core is processed accurately, safely and efficiently — supporting high-quality exploration outcomes.
You’ll play a critical role in transforming drill core into reliable data, maintaining strong systems, and contributing to continuous improvement across core handling and support activities.
What You’ll Drive🔸 End-to-end diamond drill core processing including metre marking, orientation, SG, RQD, magnetic susceptibility, photography, cutting and sampling
🔸 Receiving, offloading, cleaning, aligning and marking drill core and trays to logging-ready standards
🔸 High-quality core photography and accurate data capture
🔸 Sample data entry and preparation of sample cut sheets
🔸 Coordination of sample dispatch and logistics
🔸 Application of QA/QC best practices across all core handling activities
🔸 Development and improvement of safe systems of work
🔸 Operational support to geologists and supervisors
🔸 Environmental testing and monitoring support
🔸 Support for site visits and visitor programs
🔸 Continuous improvement through sharing ideas and improving workflows
Who You AreYou’re hands-on, reliable and detail-focused. You take pride in doing things properly and safely, and you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team. You’re comfortable working independently, communicate clearly, and actively look for ways to improve how work gets done.
Your Background✔ Comfortable in physically active, hands-on roles
✔ Focus on attention to detail and repetitive work
✔ Strong commitment to safety and environmental standards
✔ Experience in core processing, mining, or exploration environments (preferred but not necessary)
📌 The Practical Details 📍
Location: Kilmore, VIC
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Roster: Monday – Friday or 8 days on : 6 days off Roster
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Hours: 7.6-hour days (Monday – Friday roster) or 10-hour days (8:6 roster)
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Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term, Full-time
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Reports to: Core Shed Supervisor
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Start date: ASAP
Required checks:- Field-based medical
- Valid Driver’s licence
- National Police Certificate
- Right to work & qualifications verification