Lead geological teams across multiple surface exploration and drilling programmes, with a particular focus on VMS and epithermal gold systems. The role will combine technical interpretation, target generation and programme management to support safe and effective exploration.

The successful person will balance technical leadership with practical field supervision, ensuring programmes deliver reliable geological information while developing the capability of a culturally diverse team.

Company

A mineral exploration organisation managing multiple projects across geographically diverse locations. Its exploration activities combine geological mapping, geochemical surveys, geophysical interpretation and drilling to identify and evaluate mineral targets.

Accountabilities

• Lead geological activities across multiple exploration projects.
• Design, implement and manage surface exploration and drilling programmes.
• Deliver programmes within approved budgets, schedules and technical standards.
• Maintain strong safety standards across field activities and contractor operations.
• Generate and evaluate targets through integrated geological, geochemical, geophysical and remote sensing analysis.
• Guide geological mapping and interpretation of lithology, structure, alteration and mineralisation.
• Oversee geochemical survey design, sampling procedures and QA/QC practices.
• Design and supervise drilling campaigns involving multiple rigs.
• Develop and refine geological interpretations and models.
  Integrate results from different technical disciplines to guide exploration decisions.
• Contribute to annual exploration budgets and monitor programme expenditure.
• Coordinate field logistics, staff rotations, accommodation and operational facilities.
• Supervise Senior Geologists and provide technical direction to field teams.
• Maintain clear technical reporting and communicate progress to senior management.
• Develop geological staff through training, coaching and mentoring.
  Identify training requirements and support professional development.
• Evaluate emerging exploration techniques and technologies.
• Promote continuous improvement in technical quality, programme delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc Honours in Geology or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant mineral exploration experience.
• Strong technical experience in VMS and epithermal mineral systems.
• Broader experience across orogenic, intrusive related and porphyry deposits.
• Proven target generation capability using multiple datasets.
• Strong understanding of geological processes and controls on mineralisation.
• Experience interpreting remote sensing data to identify and evaluate exploration targets.
• Experience designing geochemical surveys suited to deposit type, geology and local terrain.
• Strong knowledge of sampling methodologies, procedures and QA/QC practices.
• Practical understanding of geophysical methods applied to mineral exploration.
• Proven experience managing safe drilling campaigns involving multiple rigs.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D geological interpretation and modelling using ArcGIS Pro, Leapfrog or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead culturally diverse teams and large field crews.
• Experience managing concurrent exploration programmes, budgets and field logistics.
• Strong technical reporting, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of programme delivery.
• Experience implementing and maintaining safety management systems.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and professional accreditation would be advantageous.