Kathleen Valley is one of Australia’s most significant lithium operations: a 23+ year mine life, a world-class orebody, and an underground operation that’s still in its early chapters. For geologists, that means the chance to shape how this resource is understood and developed, not just log what’s already been drilled.
With underground stoping underway and resource extension drilling continuing, this is a rare opportunity to work across the full spectrum of geology within an operating mine.
Geology Jobs in Perth & WA
What geologists do at Kathleen Valley
Geologists work within the geology team, reporting to the Geology Superintendent. The roles span underground drilling programs, geological modelling and cross-functional technical work that directly informs mine planning and production decisions. Day to day, that includes:
- Underground drilling programs, including infill and resource extension campaigns
- Core logging and sampling
- Geological modelling and interpretation of the orebody
- Collaborating with our mining teams to ensure geological data flow into operational decisions
- Managing drilling contractors during underground campaigns
- Contributing to resource estimation, reconciliation and reporting processes
The Team
Kathleen Valley’s geology team is collaborative and technically strong, with a culture that values rigour, curiosity and genuine teamwork. You’ll work alongside mine planners, geotechnical engineers, production engineers and operational crews. The team operates with a startup mentality, backed by the stability of a long-life, high-quality resource.
The kind of person who thrives here:
- Proactive about safety and continuous improvement, not just compliant with it
- Genuinely interested in developing their geological understanding and building a long-term career in mining geology
- A strong communicator who works well across disciplines and is willing to mentor others
- Someone who wants to help build something, not just maintain it
Getting to Site
Most roles operate on an 8:6 roster. Flights between Perth Airport and Kathleen Valley run morning and evening, three days a week, with a flight time of approximately one hour, followed by a short 10-minute bus ride to site.
Life at the Dragonfly Village
When you’re on site, home is the Dragonfly Village — our modern, state-of-the-art accommodation village shaped after a Tjiwarl Dreamtime story, designed out of respect for the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate.
Every room has an ensuite bathroom, wardrobe, desk, bed, bedside table with lamp, smart TV and fridge. The village is a 10-minute drive from the main work areas, with regular coaster buses running at shift changeover times.
After work, you’ll find a well-equipped gym with personal trainers available, a tavern with pub meals and a relaxed outdoor pavilion, a running track and sports courts, a retail shop with barista-made coffee, and a dining room led by an award-winning chef serving buffet and à la carte menus for breakfast and dinner.
Find out more about life on site.
Ready to join us?
If you’re a geologist looking for your next step, we’d like to hear from you.