Exploration Geophysicist Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Junior and Project Exploration Geologists

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

We are seeking field ready Junior and Project Exploration Geologists to complete exploration campaigns on the east coast of Australia and PNG

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

Featured

This is a featured job

Exploration Field Assistant

at Falcon Metals Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

$80,000 – $95,000 per year

Join a high calibre team with proven track record of major mineral discoveries
No prior exploration experience required
Bendigo based

Join a high calibre team with proven track record of major mineral discoveries
No prior exploration experience required
Bendigo based

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and dynamic team that is defining the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

Featured

Listed one day ago

Calling All Geologists

at Geology Group P/L

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

I am a specialist Geologist recruiter...for 25 years
A lifetime of Mining Industry contacts
I will manage your career from start to finish

I am a specialist Geologist recruiter...for 25 years
A lifetime of Mining Industry contacts
I will manage your career from start to finish

I am building my database and I need your CV. With contacts throughout the industry, I will work on your behalf to find your next job.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Geophysical Technicians/Field Assistants

at Planetary Geophysics Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Geophysical Technicians & Field Assistants required for projects across various locations in Australia and around the world.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

18d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Geologist Ore Definition | 8/6 Roster

at Protech Mining & Maintenance

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 72 per hour, World Class Site

8/6 Roster | Great Camp & Facilities | Paid Weekly | Super on all hours| Qantas Flights

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9h ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Geologist

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate Start
WA Based
Various Rosters

Immediate Start
WA Based
Various Rosters

Project Geologist to start ASAP! Contact us today!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

The Genesis Minerals Vacation Program 2026/2027

at Genesis Minerals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Leonora, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

Attractive Package, Competitive

FIFO from Perth - 8:6 roster with 12-hour shifts
Based at our Leonora & Laverton Operations
Fully supported site experience

FIFO from Perth - 8:6 roster with 12-hour shifts
Based at our Leonora & Laverton Operations
Fully supported site experience

Genesis Minerals' 2-3 month Vacation Work Program gives undergraduates hands-on experience in real open pit and underground mining operations.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Field Technician - Geophysics Projects

at WSP Australia Pty Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Field technicians - 10:4 roster, site camp, transport & overtime
3-month contract, June start, support geophysics fieldwork projects
Outdoor, hands-on role; full training provided

Field technicians - 10:4 roster, site camp, transport & overtime
3-month contract, June start, support geophysics fieldwork projects
Outdoor, hands-on role; full training provided

Join a major infrastructure project as a Field Technician—outdoor, hands-on work supporting geophysical surveys in a fast-paced crew environment

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

21d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Geologist_AES

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate Start
Great Rates
Various Rosters

Immediate Start
Great Rates
Various Rosters

Join AES as an Exploration Geologist and work on exciting field projects across Australia, mapping, sampling, and supporting drilling programs.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Junior and Project Exploration Geologists

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

We are seeking field ready Junior and Project Exploration Geologists to complete exploration campaigns on the east coast of Australia and PNG

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Database Geologist

at Placements International

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Seeking a Database Geologist to join an exciting six (6)-month opportunity offering a Monday to Friday hybrid work schedule in Brisbane.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

17h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Project Geologist - Exploration

at Ora Banda Mining Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Join the transformational journey to be the next mid tier gold producer
Family friendly roster - 8:6 FIFO Perth or DIDO Kalgoorlie
Ore-some rocks, ore-some people - join the highly experienced Geology team

Join the transformational journey to be the next mid tier gold producer
Family friendly roster - 8:6 FIFO Perth or DIDO Kalgoorlie
Ore-some rocks, ore-some people - join the highly experienced Geology team

Looking for a bright future? Now is the time to join Ora Banda Mining.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Exploration Field Assistant

at Falcon Metals Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

$80,000 – $95,000 per year

Join a high calibre team with proven track record of major mineral discoveries
No prior exploration experience required
Bendigo based

Join a high calibre team with proven track record of major mineral discoveries
No prior exploration experience required
Bendigo based

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and dynamic team that is defining the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

21d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Project Geologist

at Great Southern Mining Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Refer to the company's website at www.gsml.com.au for a summary of the projects and the exciting 6 months ahead.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Field Assistant

at Placements International

This is a Contract/Temp job

Northern QLD

Seeking an experienced Field Assistant for a six (6)-month opportunity at a remote minerals exploration project in North West Queensland

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Mine Geologist - Open Pit - 7/7 Roster

at Gold Road Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE RATE!

HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE RATE!
FIFO 7/7 roster ex Perth
Exciting project to be a part of!

HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE RATE!
FIFO 7/7 roster ex Perth
Exciting project to be a part of!

Contract position with a highly attractive day rate on offer!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Mining Geologist

at CONCENTIS PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

8/6 roster supporting surface mining operations
6-month contract with potential for extension
Hands-on exposure across grade control and geology

8/6 roster supporting surface mining operations
6-month contract with potential for extension
Hands-on exposure across grade control and geology

Mining Geologist on an 8/6 roster at a surface mine - 6-month contract role.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Field Technician

at CONCENTIS PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

8/6 roster supporting surface mining operations
6-month contract within a field-based technical team
Hands-on sampling, drilling support & data collection

8/6 roster supporting surface mining operations
6-month contract within a field-based technical team
Hands-on sampling, drilling support & data collection

Field Technician on an 8/6 roster at a surface mine - 6-month contract role.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Graduate Exploration Geologist

at Falcon Metals Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

Join a high calibre team with proven track record of major mineral discoveries
Be involved from an early stage in a high-grade gold discovery
Based in Victoria

Join a high calibre team with proven track record of major mineral discoveries
Be involved from an early stage in a high-grade gold discovery
Based in Victoria

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and dynamic team that is defining the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

21d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Underground Geologist

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Up to $70/ph based on experience

7:7 FIFO ex Perth into Wiluna
Long term mining potential
Small team, big potential

7:7 FIFO ex Perth into Wiluna
Long term mining potential
Small team, big potential

Start in core, move underground. This gold role begins with a defined drill program & quickly transitions into production geology.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Drilling Geologist FIFO 8/6

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive daily rate on offer

Immediate start!!
Initial 6 month contract opportunity + probable extensions
8/6 swing

Immediate start!!
Initial 6 month contract opportunity + probable extensions
8/6 swing

Coordinate RC drilling programs, oversee logging and sampling, and ensure HSE compliance and data accuracy in a field-based geology role.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Exploration Geologists / Project Geologists - FIFO WA Gold Projects

at Mining Employment Services miningemployment.com.au

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$65 – $80 per hour

FIFO Exploration, Project and Core Logging Geologist roles available across WA gold projects. Contract opportunities with active drilling programs.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Geologist (Underground) - FIFO 14/14 Roster

at Gold Road Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA

Excellent rate on offer!
Minimum 5 months role, commencing immediately
Sought after FIFO 14/14 Roster

Excellent rate on offer!
Minimum 5 months role, commencing immediately
Sought after FIFO 14/14 Roster

Contract role running for a minimum of 5 months with a well respected gold producer. Excellent day/hourly rate on offer

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Environmental Scientist

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kwinana Beach, Perth WA

AUD 70 - 75 per hour, Plus Superannuation

Perth-based role in Kwinana – be home every night (no FIFO)
Long-term, stable opportunity within a major industrial operation
Hands-on environmental role working directly with site operations

Perth-based role in Kwinana – be home every night (no FIFO)
Long-term, stable opportunity within a major industrial operation
Hands-on environmental role working directly with site operations

Site-based Environmental Advisor role in Kwinana – hands-on compliance, monitoring, and operations. No FIFO, long-term opportunity.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Field Assistant

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Field Assistants Wanted - Immediate Start! Flexible rosters, short & long-term contracts, and great rates. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Project Geologist

at TSS Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

FIFO 8/6
3 month contract
Rare Earths mine

FIFO 8/6
3 month contract
Rare Earths mine

Geologist position working on an RC drill campaign

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

17d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Database Geologist (Perth Based)

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Exploration focused work
Long-Term contract opportunity
Monday - Friday office role

Exploration focused work
Long-Term contract opportunity
Monday - Friday office role

Opportunity to work for a leading WA Gold Mining company in a corporate Perth-based exploration role.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Field Technician

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 53 per hour

Long Term Work
Family Friendly Roster
Career Growth

Long Term Work
Family Friendly Roster
Career Growth

Field Technician to support an exciting exploration project in the Pilbara.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Project Underground Mine Geologist

at MPI

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Well-run site with clear systems, no reinventing the wheel
Autonomy to manage sign-offs, reconciliation, and daily outputs
Defined 8/6 contract – late May to September

Well-run site with clear systems, no reinventing the wheel
Autonomy to manage sign-offs, reconciliation, and daily outputs
Defined 8/6 contract – late May to September

Put your UG experience to proper use & be trusted from day one. A short-term role where you're taking ownership and keeping production on track.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Rig Geologist

at DRD Group Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Entry level opportunity with training and mentoring provided
FIFO 8/6 roster | Pilbara WA | Days only
Ideal for graduates or early-career geologists with site exposure

Entry level opportunity with training and mentoring provided
FIFO 8/6 roster | Pilbara WA | Days only
Ideal for graduates or early-career geologists with site exposure

Entry level rig geologist role in Pilbara FIFO 8/6 days only. Ideal for grads or early-career geos with site exposure and willingness to learn.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Wireline Logging Technician

at Boss Energy Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

2/1 Lifestyle roster, FIFO Adelaide or DIDO Broken Hill
Hands-on field role with strong team culture and support
Build niche skills in a high-demand mining discipline

2/1 Lifestyle roster, FIFO Adelaide or DIDO Broken Hill
Hands-on field role with strong team culture and support
Build niche skills in a high-demand mining discipline

Support wireline logging operations in a hands-on field role. Join a high-performing team and build your career in uranium exploration at Honeymoon.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

14d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Geologist ( Senior / Resource Estimation)

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 75 - 96 per hour, Plus Superannuation

Lead JORC‑compliant Mineral Resource estimation across multiple commodities
Corporate‑level resource evaluation, reporting and governance focus
Not a mine geology or exploration role

Lead JORC‑compliant Mineral Resource estimation across multiple commodities
Corporate‑level resource evaluation, reporting and governance focus
Not a mine geology or exploration role

Senior Resource Geologist contract focused on JORC‑compliant resource estimation, evaluation and reporting. Perth CBD, immediate start.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

21d ago

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