Job Description
About Us
Our client is a prestigious ASX listed company based in Western Australia.
Senior Exploration Geologist Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Exploration Geologist to join our team and deliver project-based exploration activities in a contract role with the potential to go permanent. This role reports directly to the Head of Exploration and the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing planning and performance of exploration programs.
About You
* You must be based in Perth or able to easily relocate there.
* You hold a current manual Australian driver's licence.
* You have a tertiary degree in Geology or a related discipline.
Key Skills and Experience
* Excellent communication skills and previous experience in mentoring junior professionals.
* 10+ years' experience including time as a Resource Geologist in the gold mining and exploration industry.
* Previous experience working with the Department of Mines and Industry Relations and knowledge of the Department of Environment's reporting requirements.
* Working knowledge of image preparation for ASX announcements, cross-sections, geochemical data sets, geological maps and ability to think in 3D.
* Previous experience in planning exploration programs and an understanding of staged exploration approach methods.
* Experience in utilizing geological ranking systems and target databases.
* Demonstrated skills in geological interpretation and an understanding of resource estimation techniques.
* Good understanding of tenement management requirements.
* A competent user of Microsoft Office, 3D modeling software and GIS Packages.
Your Responsibilities
* Undertaking planning, management and implementation of drilling programs on time and within budget.
* Generating, ranking and testing new and existing targets.
* Contributing to statutory and company reports using geophysical, geochemical and geological data to interpret projects and perform geological modelling.
* Management of consultants, staff and drilling contractors.
* Developing regional geologic maps and resource models for exploration projects.