Exploration Geologist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Perth-based Geologist to contribute to projects across Australia and internationally. The role suits someone with 1–5 years of industry experience who enjoys fieldwork, data collection and collaborative problem-solving.

You will plan and execute exploration field programs, supervise drill projects, manage geological datasets, and support GIS and 3D modelling. Travel and cross-disciplinary teamwork are expected in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geoscience.
• 1–5 years of relevant field experience.
• Demonstrated field competency in: drill supervision, sampling, mapping, QA/QC and field safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute exploration field programs.
• Supervise drilling programs with safety and QA/QC.
• Collect, validate and manage geological datasets.
• Undertake geological mapping and field investigations.
• Interpret geological data for reports and client deliverables.
• Develop GIS databases and spatial analyses.
• Support 3D geological modelling and visualization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental, mining and sustainability projects.

Skills

Fieldwork

Geology mapping

QA/QC

Data management

GIS

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Leapfrog Geo

Job description

ERM is seeking a motivated and capable Perth-based Geologist to join our team and support projects across Australia and internationally. This role is ideal for a geologist with 1–5 years of industry experience who enjoys fieldwork, technical problem‑solving and working collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain ERM’s high standards for health and safety, and technical excellence.
• Plan and execute exploration field programs.
• Conduct and oversee drilling programs, ensuring strong safety performance and adherence to QA/QC protocols.
• Collect, validate and manage geological, geochemical and spatial datasets.
• Undertake geological mapping, sampling and field investigations.
• Interpret geological data and contribute to technical reporting and client deliverables.
• Develop and maintain GIS databases and spatial analyses.
• Support 3D geological modelling and visualization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental, mining and sustainability projects.

About You

• University‑level qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline.
• 1–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated field competency in:
  • Drill program supervision
  • Sampling programs
  • Geological mapping
  • QA/QC implementation and monitoring
  • Field safety and risk management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork as required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across a variety of projects.

Highly Valued

• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS and/or QGIS).
• Experience using Leapfrog Geo for 3D geological modelling and interpretation.
• Exposure to geochemistry, mineral resource evaluation or exploration targeting.
• Experience working with environmental consulting projects.
• Reporting experience in accordance with industry standards (JORC familiarity advantageous).