Senior Exploration Geologist

Technical Resources ·www.techresources.com.au

Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Salary AUD 160,000 - 190,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Mining, Resources & Energy
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An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Exploration Geologist to join a growing exploration company with a significant Australian project portfolio. Based in Perth, with regular site visits, you will be reporting to the Exploration Manager, this role will play a key part in planning, managing and executing exploration programs in Western Australia.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for driving exploration strategy, generating and prioritising targets, overseeing drilling and field programs, and mentoring a team of geologists and field personnel. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence exploration outcomes while working closely with senior management and key stakeholders through exploration and project development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning and execution of exploration program
  • Interpret geological, geochemical, geophysical and drilling data to generate exploration targets
  • Manage exploration budgets, schedules and contractor performance
  • Mentor and develop geologists and field teams
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, heritage and statutory requirements
  • Contribute to technical reporting, presentations and strategic planning
  • Manage tenement reporting obligations and maintain good standing across project areas
About YouTo be successful in this role, you will possess:
  • Degree qualified Geologist
  • Previous experience in a senior role managing junior engineers and field personnel.
  • Previous experience in a Senior Exploration Geologist position
  • Strong background in mineral exploration with more than 10 years' experience
  • Proven capability in target generation, exploration planning and data interpretation
  • Experience using Micromine, ArcGIS Pro (or QGIS) and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Current Australian driver's licence
What's On Offer
  • Perth-based role with regular site travel
  • Opportunity to influence exploration success across a diverse project portfolio
  • Leadership position with direct impact on exploration strategy
  • Collaborative and technically focused team environment
  • Long-term career growth with a growing resources company


If you are an experienced exploration geologist looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in advancing high-potential exploration projects, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply through the below link or for more information on the position please contact Anthony La Pedalina on 0450 928 986 or send through a copy of your CV to anthony@techresources.com.au

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The Senior Exploration Geologist role with Technical Resources is based in Perth, WA, AU.
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