Job Title: Chief Geologist
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Chief Geologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing exploration projects, including generating new projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage the project's exploration strategy, plans, and budgets while contributing to our company's exploration principles, standards, strategy, and plans.
* Lead the interpretation of geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to understand the significance of results and to define follow-up program designs.
* Undertake target generation from all available data and continuously rank and prioritise identified targets.
* Contribute to project generation by identifying new opportunities and business development activities for the exploration portfolio.
* Manage the collection and interpretation of exploration data from drilling, geophysical, geochemical, and geological programs, ensuring quality control and quality assurance.
* Manage field geological mapping, drill-hole logging, stream sediment, soil, and rock-chip geochemical sampling and geophysical programs.
* Maintain in good standing our exploration tenure and relationships with government authorities and other key stakeholders, operating with sensitivity and perception.
* Source and manage contractors and consultants required in support of the exploration programs.
* Deliver government-mandated geological reporting and environmental reporting.
* Consider and manage the cultural heritage, community relations, and environmental implications of exploration activities.
* Be proactive in identifying and reporting potential hazards and eliminating risk-taking behaviours or actions.
* Minimise the company's risk exposure and liabilities by monitoring activities to ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and licensing requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A tertiary qualification in geology with significant experience planning and managing geology and exploration activities.
* Demonstrated understanding of relevant sections of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations and a deep knowledge of exploration standards and regulations.
* Excellent communicator and presenter with strong people, management, and leadership skills.
* Demonstrated experience working within a GIS-dominated exploration framework.
* Working experience with 3D geological software such as Geoscience Analyst.
* Excellent report writing skills, including demonstrated experience with tenement reporting and report writing.
* Capacity to generate public announcements for release to the ASX.
* Ability to work and manage operations in the field for extended periods of time.
* Experience managing drilling and other exploration activities.
* Practical skill set and capacity to solve problems.
Benefits
We offer:
* Competitive remuneration packages, including opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.
Others
Please note that Australian citizen or permanent resident status is required for this role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the ideal candidate will be available for an immediate start.