My client is an international mining and natural resources company. Working in partnership with others they are committed to improving their economic, social and environmental performance over time.

This leading company's position in the world market as a strong niche player has been won through actively executing a strategy designed to achieve scale in the mining industry, strong marketing skills and management culture.

Their strength as an organisation starts with selecting the right individuals, this is why they are committed to finding the best and brightest workforce.

As the Exploration Manager for the Asia Pacific region you will focus on developing strategies to maximise the development of exploration tenements into iron ore development projects.

You will manage and technically direct field exploration programs and field personnel to ensure achievement of the Resource Development department's objectives.

Key accountabilities & responsibilities of this role include:

* Providing energetic and strong leadership for the site exploration team and providing hands on support through the mentoring and coaching of team members
* Management of Company tenements and Joint Ventures ensuring tenements are maintained in accordance with the various State Mines Acts and agreements governing joint venture projects
* Planning for strategic competitor tenure which includes identifying opportunities for Joint Ventures
* Managing exploration staff, contractors and consultants to ensure work is completed safely, on time and in alignment with Company policies and procedures
* Planning, scheduling and budgeting of the exploration plan and completion of relevant reports
* Overseeing tenement requirements and meeting specific deadlines for statutory reporting
* Overseeing the exploration operations to ensure they are undertaken to plan and in accordance with legislation
Actively liaise with landowners and cultural groups
* Maintaining all tenements in good standing, with government regulatory bodies and any other external parties
* Establishing standards and processes for all geological and quality testing
* Developing and maintaining geological records of all identified exploration targets and assets
* Providing assistance with the compilation of resource reports to JORC and US-SEC Industry Guide 7 standards
* Coordination of the production of reports on each target to satisfy feasibility report deliverables
* Overseeing the testing of programs to the project schedule and budget requirements
* Completing legal and statutory reporting requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following:

* Extensive experience in an exploration environment
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear and structured expectations and hold all external parties accountable for the scopes of work
* The ability to manage budgets diligently and make every decision as to optimise the return on every dollar
* The capability to review, change and flexibly manage plans subject to the needs of the business
* A strong geological and geophysical skill base
* Extensive knowledge in project management, planning and budget preparation
* Strong quality process understanding
* Effective organisational and team leadership skills
* Advanced computer literacy
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

To apply for this position please forward a copy of your current resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to: apply@libertyrecruitment.com.au