Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Are you passionate about data integrity and geological systems?

Westgold Resources is on the lookout for a talented Database Administrator to support our Exploration and Operations teams by managing and maintaining high-quality geological databases.

Based in our centrally located Perth Head Office on St George's Terrace, this 12-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced geologists and contribute to meaningful projects across drilling and geochemistry data.

What You'll Be Doing

Partnering with geologists to validate and maintain accurate geological data.
Monitoring data entry from remote sites and providing regular validation updates.
Resolving data discrepancies in collaboration with end users and the Database Manager.
Supporting the day-to-day maintenance of geological databases.
Delivering user support and training across the business.
Managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
Occasional short site visits are required.

What You'll Bring

Minimum 5 years' experience in a mining and/or exploration environment.
Strong grasp of data validation and resource geology requirements.
Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Experience with geological database tools such as DataShed, LogChief, QAQCr, MS-SQL.
Bonus skills: Power BI, QA/QC knowledge, and a relevant degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, IT, or Data Science.

Why Westgold?

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Work in a prime CBD location.
Make a real impact on data quality and operational efficiency.
Gain exposure to both exploration and operational geology.

Ready to take your data skills underground and beyond?

Apply now and help shape the future of geological data at Westgold Resources.

The Westgold Offer

A Range Of Benefits Including

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
Performance based bonus
Group salary continuous insurance
A health and wellness allowance
Health insurance discount
A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
5 years' pro rata long service leave
Salary sacrifice options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

Westgold Resources Limited

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