What is the general swing when working as a geo? (vacation and graduate)

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  • Author: Scott F.
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  • Anonymous

    Hi Scott, I believe on site its a 8:6 roster and changes when working in exploration.

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    Scott F. Candidate

    Perfect! Thank you :)

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    Ben W. Project Geologist

    Hi Scott, as a geologist at IGO your roster is largely dependent on your project and whether you are within mining or exploration. Generally speaking, but not always the case, if you are a mine geologist you will be on an 8:6 roster. If you are in exploration your roster will vary due to the demands of the project you are working on and the requirements for the activities at a particular time, but your time away will generally be between 8 – 14 days on site and your break will be made up of DIL for weekends/public holidays spent on site. This is primarily due to exploration geologists being employed on a Monday – Friday, Perth based contract instead of a strict roster. I should note that outside of field seasons for the projects there is quite a bit of time spent in the South Perth office collating data, reviewing results, targeting and planning for the next field season.