Resource Geologist (Senior/Principal) - Perth

Job Details: Resource Geologist (Senior/Principal) - PerthJob Title: Resource Geologist (Senior/Principal) - Perth
Vacancy No: VN4210
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time
About the business and the role
SLR comprises over 3,500 staff across 6 global regions, with 35+ Technical Disciplines covering Engineering, Environmental, Scientific and Advisory Services. In the Asia Pacific region (SLR APAC), SLR has over 850 employees located throughout 24 offices. Our globally integrated Mining Advisory Group includes Geologists, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, Geotechnical Engineers, Civil Engineers, and Environmental Scientists with extensive experience in the mining and exploration industries.

With team members in Australia, USA, Canada, Europe and Africa, SLR's Mining Advisory Group provides advisory services to the mining sector at all stages of project development from exploration and resource evaluation through scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, financing, permitting, construction, operation, and closure and rehabilitation. We provide support to major mining companies, mid-caps, junior mining and exploration companies, financial institutions, governments, law firms and individual investors on the technical and commercial aspects of mineral property development and have extensive experience in all commodities and mining areas of the world.

SLR is seeking an experienced Resource Geologist to join our APAC Mining Advisory team. As a member of our Geology team, you will bring demonstrated skills and experience with geological modelling and mineral resource estimation in an exploration, mining, consultant, and/or corporate environment. You will likely have experience in more than one commodity type and/or deposit type.

In addition to strong technical skills, you'll also have strong communication skills, and be able to deliver clear findings through meetings, technical reports, and presentations to both technical and non-technical people. You will have a broad understanding of the mining industry and the interplay of sector's technical, environmental, scientific, and financial disciplines.

You will likely have some experience with project management, including technical scope development and proposal preparation, scope, schedule, and budget monitoring and adherence, and client relationship development and maintenance. You will function well in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Our work is global, and your ability to communicate in additional languages to English will be viewed favourably. Travel requirements vary but a typical team member may carry out 3 to 6 domestic or international trips of 3 to 7 days in duration on an annual basis.

You'll enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment that is collaborative and client-centric in nature.
Key Responsibilities
This role offers significant long-term career rewards and opportunities for learning, expanding technical knowledge and career advancement. The day to day for this opportunity will include:
Development and/or review of geological models or interpretationsConstruction and/or review of block models supporting Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimatesParticipation in the preparation of Technical Reports for public disclosure (e.g. JORC, NI 43-101, SK-1300, etc.)Where appropriate, acting as a Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Person (QP) for relevant disclosure documentsCommunication of technical findings through meetings, technical reports, and presentations.Project management, including leadership of other geologists and third-party consulting groupsWorking with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning, and engineering disciplinesEnsuring successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client satisfactionParticipation in the preparation of proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plansLiaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service deliveryMentor junior geologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunitiesThis is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.
Experience
As our new Senior/Principal Resource Geologist, you will join one of the largest, and most experienced teams of resource geologists globally. The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
Undergraduate degree in geosciences. Advanced training in geostatistics viewed favourably.Registered Licensed Professional such as AusIMM CP(Geo), P. Geo., CGeol., or equivalent, and where experience permits, willingness to act as a CP or QP (or alternate) for Mineral Resources.Significant knowledge of Leapfrog geological modelling software (additional modelling software knowledge viewed favourably).Experience with 3D geological modelling, data analysis, block modelling, and resource estimation. The ability to create and employ custom workflows using Python will be viewed favourably.Experience in an exploration and/or operational environment.We anticipate the successful candidate having a minimum of 8 years of diverse industry experience.Our Benefits
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you're working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:
Hybrid work model – a mix of in the office and at home- you choose where you work best.Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave (with the option to access an additional 8 weeks of leave if you become the primary carer before your child turns one).Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.Global and regional mobilityAccess to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts (from 100's of major retailers), reward, recognition and wellbeingOther benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease), an online corporate uniform shop with individualised annual budget, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental and social well-being.We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

If joining the rapidly growing global consultancy with a global mining advisory reach is exciting to you, apply now or reach out for more information.

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