Exploration Manager

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days on, 9 days off roster

Residential in Charters Towers

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd, a North Queensland gold explorer, developer and producer, is seeking an experienced Exploration Manager to lead our Queensland exploration and resource definition programs at Pajingo.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop and execute exploration strategies, manage budgets, lead geologists and technical staff, and ensure compliance with tenement and environmental requirements. This hands-on leadership role supports long-term growth of Pajingo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related discipline.
• Exploration SSE Ticket and related regulatory knowledge.
• Proven leadership of regional exploration programs.
• Experience with epithermal gold systems and regulatory compliance.
• Strong skills in geological software (Leapfrog, Micromine, Vulcan).

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration and resource definition programs across Queensland tenements.
• Develop and manage exploration budgets, forecasts, and drilling programs.
• Drive target generation, resource growth and conversion strategies.
• Lead geology teams and provide technical direction.
• Manage contractors, consultants and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with mining legislation, environmental requirements and tenement obligations.
• Prepare and present technical, budget and Board reports.
• Act as SSE for NQM Gold 2 Regional EPMs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Exploration SSE Ticket

Tools

Leapfrog

Micromine

Vulcan

Job description

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer, operating Pajingo Gold Mine, a long-established underground gold mining operation located approximately 50 km south of Charters Towers in North Queensland. Pajingo is recognised for its high-grade epithermal gold deposits and its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

NQM Gold 2 is seeking an experienced and strategic Exploration Manager to lead our Queensland exploration and resource definition programs. Based at the Pajingo Gold Operation on an attractive 12/9 roster or residential in Charters Towers, this is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in driving exploration success, resource growth, and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing exploration and resource definition strategies, managing budgets, leading a team of geologists and technical professionals, and ensuring compliance with tenement, environmental, and statutory requirements.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines technical expertise, strategic planning, and people management to support the long‑term success of the Pajingo operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead exploration and resource definition programs across NQM Gold 2's Queensland tenements.
• Develop and manage exploration budgets, forecasts, and drilling programs.
• Drive target generation, resource growth, and conversion strategies.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical direction to exploration and geology teams.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with mining legislation, environmental requirements, and tenement obligations.
• Prepare and present technical, budget, and Board reports.
• Act as SSE for NQM Gold 2 Regional EPMs.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related discipline.
• Exploration SSE Ticket
• Extensive experience managing regional exploration programs.
• Strong background in epithermal gold systems.
• Knowledge of IRGS, porphyry gold and VMS systems.
• Experience with geological software such as Leapfrog, Micromine, or Vulcan.
• Strong understanding of Queensland mining legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, budget management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent technical reporting and communication abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Senior leadership opportunity with significant influence on exploration strategy utilizing a minimum of $30M exploration budget annually
• Attractive 12 days on, 9 days off roster or residential in Charters Towers.
• Opportunity to work on established and emerging gold projects.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, integrity, excellence, leadership, and teamwork.
• Competitive remuneration package and career development opportunities.