Cobar is home to approximately 5,500 people.  It is a well serviced regional town with the necessary infrastructure to support the community with facilites such as hospital, medical services, public and private schools, child care, library, cinema, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and retail shopping outlets. For the nature lovers, Cobar boasts some beautiful gardens, parks and reserves whilst also providing plenty of sports and recreational activities for the fitness (and social) conscious. Cobar is centrally located in the heart of NSW and provides excellent road links to most of Australia’s capital cities.New Gold is an intermediate gold mining company. The company has a portfolio of three producing assets and three significant development projects. New Gold’s most immediate development project, New Afton, is scheduled to begin production in mid-2012 and together with the Mesquite Mine in the United States, the Cerro San Pedro Mine in Mexico, and Peak Gold Mines in Australia, the company is forecasting between 405,000 and 445,000 ounces of gold production in 2012. In addition, New Gold owns 30% of the world-class El Morro project located in Chile and 100% of the exciting Blackwater project in Canada.  For further information on the company, please visit www.newgold.com.POSITION SCOPE: Reporting to the Exploration Superintendent, you will support the Geology and Exploration systems at Peak Gold Mines through quality data collection, interpretation and assessment. This is achieved through geochemical sampling, geological mapping, logging of drill holes, and management of geological data.The key objective of this role is to assist with the exploration programmes to maintain and increase feed to the mill.RESPONSIBILITIES: The key responsibilities of this position include: Mapping of exploration prospects Geochemical sampling Geophysical surveys and supervision of geophysical contractors Planning and logging of drill holes Management of diamond drill contractors2 Reporting of geological activitiesSKILLS & EXPERIENCE:  Commitment to health, safety and environment Bachelor of Science degree Proven experience in metalliferous mining A broad understanding of geological and mineralisation systems Experience in mapping and logging Current Australian drivers licence Excellent communication and time management skills Possess the ability to keep abreast of developments in the field Ability to work in a team environmentCOMPENSATION: The benefits for working with us include, but not limited to: An attractive remuneration package  A 9 day fortnight   Relocation assistance Housing assistance Peak Gold Mines Employee Added Extras scheme  Membership to Fort Bourke Tunnel Club  Reimbursement of gym membership fees for the Cobar gym Reimbursement of seasonal pool pass fees for the state of the art Cobar pool