Senior Exploration Geologist - Timor Leste

About the role

Lead and provide technical direction for mineral exploration activities in Timor-Leste, with emphasis on field-based exploration, geological interpretation and delivery of high-quality exploration programs. Strong manganese exploration experience is highly preferred; experience in gold, particularly orogenic gold systems, and other metallic minerals is advantageous.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, lead and execute regional and detailed mineral exploration programs from target generation through drilling and evaluation.
• Lead geological mapping, geochemical sampling, drilling supervision, core logging and mineralisation interpretation.
• Develop exploration strategies, work programs, schedules and field priorities in line with project objectives.
• Supervise geologists, field crews and exploration manpower, ensuring effective allocation of work and field discipline.
• Review and validate geological, geochemical and drilling data and integrate results into geological interpretations and exploration targets.
• Develop and interpret geological models and, where applicable, contribute to 3D geological modelling and mineral resource estimation.
• Prepare and review technical reports, maps, sections, presentations and exploration recommendations for management.
• Coordinate field logistics and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in remote project environments.
• Promote compliance with company HSE requirements and sound exploration field practices.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant mineral exploration experience.
• Strong manganese exploration experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in gold exploration, particularly orogenic gold systems, is an advantage; exposure to tin, copper or other metallic minerals is also beneficial.
• Strong technical experience in geological mapping, geochemistry, drilling, core logging and mineralisation interpretation.
• Proven experience leading exploration programs and supervising geological teams and field crews.
• Strong technical reporting, project planning and leadership capability.
• Experience in Timor-Leste or comparable remote exploration environments is an advantage.
• Experience in 3D geological modelling and mineral resource estimation is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in relevant geological and exploration software is an advantage, including ArcGIS, Micromine, Leapfrog Geo, Oasis Montaj and ioGAS.