Our client, an international mining and natural resources company, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Exploration Geologist to join their team at a site based in the heart of the Goldfields.

This role will allow you to develop your professional career in a varied and interesting environment where your skills and knowledge will be challenged and extended. The role operates on a 9/5 roster, working 10 hour days.

Your key Accountabilities/Responsibilities will include:

• Follow and comply (and where appropriate assist in the development) with all the clients Safety, Environmental and Company systems/policies/procedures at all times;
• Prepare and implement exploration plans in accordance with safety, environmental, cultural heritage and landholder procedures and policies;
• Ensure exploration activities are aligned with schedule and budgetary guidelines;
• Active involvement in the training and mentoring of team members;
• Coordinate and manage contractors and ensure compliance to conditions set out in contracts;
• Conduct regular safety inspections/audits, Safe Act Observations and Job Safety Assessments as well as document safety and work procedures and oversee the safety activity of direct reports and contractors;
• Report all safety incidents through the correct procedures promptly and accurately and to a high standard. Ensure direct reports meeting safety reporting obligations;
• Manage data collection and entry of all appropriate exploration data and the maintenance & validation of exploration databases;
• Manage and provide guidance in the interpretation of geological mapping and drilling data;
• Review drilling campaigns for completeness and ensure the expected project deliverables are achieved to the highest standard;
• Management of all statutory and internal company or Joint Venture reports.

To be successful, you will possess the following:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience
• Degree qualified in Geology
• Experience with managing small to medium sized teams
• A strong focus and commitment to safety;
• Strong team leadership and demonstrable experience in planning and executing exploration programs to a high technical standard and in accordance to budget;
• Well developed and mature corporate interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to interact and liaise across all levels of the organisation;
• Ability to work effectively in small teams and contribute to the wider Resources Development team;
• Advanced computing skills including all MS Office applications, MapInfo, Micromine and field PDAs;
• Well developed field skills and knowledge of mapping/sampling, drill rig supervision and drill sample logging;
• Advanced drill campaign planning and execution skills;
• Developed knowledge of tenement conditions and reporting standards
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all matters;
• Current Western Australian Drivers Licence.

Click on "APPLY" now! Please ensure your resume is submitted in WORD format only. For more information about this position please contact Josie Livingstone-Blevins on 08 9479 0150.