Exploration Manager

Location: Western Australia and Northern Territory (FIFO)
Full Time – Minimum 2-year commitment

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties – Exploration and Resource Definition:

·        Design and execute comprehensive diamond and RC drilling programs aimed at testing new targets and for upgrading resource confidence (Inferred to Indicated/Measured).

·        Supervise geological logging, sampling protocols, and QA/QC programs to ensure data integrity for resource modeling.

·        Manage the interpretation of geological data to build robust 3D geological and structural models.

·        Collaborate with resource estimation specialists to deliver updated Mineral Resource Estimates in accordance with JORC standards.

Cross Functional Duties:

·        Hydrogeology: Oversee the siting, drilling, and implementation of water bore networks for both dewatering requirements and operational water supply.

·        Geotechnical: Manage geotechnical drilling campaigns and logging to provide critical data for pit slope design or underground stability analysis.

·        Metallurgy: Ensure representative samples are collected and dispatched for metallurgical test work to define processing recovery parameters.

Collaboration & Communication:

·        Liaise effectively with other site personnel to complete studies and planning to a technically high level.

·        Liaise with mining engineers to ensure resource models are "mineable" and fit for production scheduling.

·        Manage technical contractors and consultants, ensuring all work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required technical standard.

·        Prepare technical chapters for Definitive Feasibility Studies (DFS).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Geology

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience working as an exploration and/or mine geologist is typically required. This experience should include:

• Specific experience in gold exploration is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage drilling activities drilling, sampling and mapping.

• Experience in planning, designing, and supervising drilling programs (both RC and diamond).

• A solid understanding of structural controls on gold mineralization and experience in structural mapping and interpretation.

• High level skills with 3D modelling, with Leapfrog experience considered favourably.

• Familiarity with geotechnical data collection and its relevance to mine safety and stability.

• Prior experience in mentoring, supervising, or leading junior geologists, technicians, or field teams is highly valued.

• Experience in managing geological projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• A deep understanding of ore deposit geology, mineralization processes, and exploration techniques.

• Ability to interpret complex geological data and solve practical mining-related problems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, presentations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• A strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures in a mining environment.

• Ability to work effectively within a team and across different departments.

BENEFITS

• Attractive salary package

• Experience with a new development opportunity