Mining Exploration & Geoscience Jobs in Australia

94 positions available • No change this month

Mining Exploration & Geoscience pay in Australia is 68% above the national market median of A$77,500 per year, commanding the 2nd-highest median among all professions. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$113,410 and A$160,000 per year.

94 Mining Exploration & Geoscience jobs with published pay are actively advertised in Australia. Top hirers in the area include LH Partners, True Resources and Earth AI.

For a detailed breakdown, see the full Mining Exploration & Geoscience salary guide for Australia.

Median Salary
A$130,000
No change this month
25th Percentile
A$113,410
No change this month
75th Percentile
A$160,000
No change this month

Salary Distribution

See how Mining Exploration & Geoscience salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.

Under A$60,000
0 jobs (0%)
A$60,000 – A$80,000
4 jobs (4%)
A$80,000 – A$100,000
13 jobs (14%)
A$100,000 – A$120,000
16 jobs (17%)
A$120,000 – A$140,000
25 jobs (27%)
A$140,000 – A$160,000
11 jobs (12%)
A$160,000 – A$180,000
11 jobs (12%)
A$180,000 – A$200,000
6 jobs (6%)
A$200,000 – A$250,000
7 jobs (7%)
A$250,000+
1 job (1%)

Employment Types

Breakdown of Mining Exploration & Geoscience positions by employment type in Australia.

Full-time
62 jobs (66%)
Contract
21 jobs (22%)
Casual
10 jobs (11%)
Part-time
1 job (1%)

Top Employers

Companies hiring the most Mining Exploration & Geoscience professionals in Australia.

L
LH Partners
7 open positions
T
True Resources
7 open positions
E
Earth AI
5 open positions
R
Redfield Resources
5 open positions
N
Niche Resources Group
4 open positions
J
J & S Drilling
3 open positions
S
Scotford Fennessy
3 open positions
M
Mt Magnet Drilling
3 open positions
T
TSS Group
3 open positions
S
Swick Mining Services
3 open positions
A
Agri Labour Australia
2 open positions
G
Galt Mining Solutions
2 open positions
C
Chandler Macleod
2 open positions
G
Geodrill Australia
2 open positions
N
Norwest Exploration and Mining
2 open positions
D
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
2 open positions
L
Lunnon Metals Limited
2 open positions
G
Gather Recruitment
2 open positions
V
VM Drilling Pty Ltd
2 open positions
F
Frontline Drilling
1 open position

Explore Mining Exploration & Geoscience Jobs in Australia

Surface Diamond Driller

Terra Drilling Pty Ltd

Perth, WA
A$50-A$70 p/h
Full-time
Remote

Experienced Drillers and offsiders - Diamond, RC, Water well

May Drilling Pty Ltd

Humpty Doo, NT
A$40-A$60 p/h
Part-time
Remote

UNDERGROUND GEOLOGY SUPERINTENDENT - 8/6 Perth FIFO - Gold

Stealth Recruitment Pty Ltd

West Kalgoorlie, WA
A$200K p/a
Full-time
On-site

Field Supervisor - Exploration RC Drilling

VM Drilling Pty Ltd

Perth Airport, WA
A$180K p/a
Full-time
On-site

Geotechnical Coordinator | Tailings Drilling Programme | $270k

Prime Mining

Sydney, NSW
A$270K p/a
Full-time
On-site

Entry Level Driller's Offsider | FIFO

LH Partners

Perth, WA
A$120K-A$140K p/a
Contract
On-site

About this data

  • Based on 94 active listings in Australia.
  • Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
  • Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
  • Data refreshed daily from active job listings.
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