General Manager Exploration

RSC; Perth; Presencial; AUD 200.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RSC is seeking a General Manager to lead the Exploration Consulting Unit, reporting to the Managing Director. You will be responsible for commercial performance, technical excellence, project delivery, and sustainable growth, with a seat at the table in shaping RSC’s future.

You will drive strategy, oversee multi-commodity technical work, and manage senior teams while expanding into new markets, with willingness to travel nationally and internationally. Perth or NZ offices preferred.

Formación

• 15+ years’ industry experience across exploration, production, and consulting with senior P&L exposure.
• Master of Science or higher in geology with Competent/Qualified Person status under JORC, NI 43-101, or equivalent.
• Multi-commodity, multi-jurisdictional experience with drilling, sampling, geophysics, mineral systems, QA/QC.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the establishment of strategy, growth plan, and market expansion for the Exploration Unit.
• Own the unit’s commercial and financial performance and provide technical and commercial advice to senior leadership.
• Ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery with high technical standards and appropriate sign-off.
• Build enduring client relationships and grow project pipeline, cross-unit opportunities.
• Oversee data, automation, and AI use to lift productivity and client value.
• Represent RSC at client engagements, conferences, and industry forums.

Conocimientos

P&L experience

People leadership

Technical delivery

Geology expertise

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

GIS / 3D modelling

AI in exploration

Travel willingness

Educación

MSc or higher in geology

Herramientas

GIS software

Databases

Spreadsheets

3D modelling tools

Descripción del empleo

RSC is a leading global geological consultancy committed to solving complex problems for our clients around the world. We are proud of our culture of innovation and collaboration, and sound geological thinking underpins everything we do.

We are seeking a General Manager to lead our Exploration Consulting Unit. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the exploration unit’s commercial and financial performance, technical excellence, project delivery, and sustainable growth, with a genuine seat at the table in shaping RSC’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of, and drive the strategic direction, growth plan, and market expansion of the Exploration Consulting Unit.
• Own the unit’s commercial and financial performance, and provide technical and commercial advice to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Ensure exploration and fieldwork are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standard, with Competent Person or Qualified Person sign-off (or delegation) under JORC, NI 43-101, and equivalent codes.
• Build enduring client relationships and partner with Business Development to grow the project pipeline, enter priority markets, and unlock cross-unit opportunities.
• Oversee the practical and secure use of data, automation, and AI to lift productivity, analytical quality, and client value.
• Represent RSC at client engagements, conferences, and industry forums, and collaborate across the business to deliver consistent outcomes for clients.

Required Expertise

• 15+ years’ industry experience across exploration, production, and consulting, including at least 7 years in a P&L, people-leadership, and technical delivery role.
• MSc or higher in geology or a related discipline, with Competent Person or Qualified Person status for at least one commodity under JORC, NI 43-101, or an equivalent code, and membership in a recognised professional body (AusIMM, AIG, or equivalent).
• Multi-commodity, multi-jurisdictional experience, with deep technical grounding in drilling, sampling, geophysics, mineral systems, and QA/QC.
• Proven commercial judgement with sound decision-making, negotiation, and stakeholder management at a senior level.
• Strong leadership credentials, with a track record of building, coaching, and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Exceptional technical writing, with the ability to translate complex geological findings for technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Working knowledge of GIS, database, spreadsheet, and 3D modelling or estimation tools, and a practical understanding of AI applications in exploration and business operations.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally to RSC offices, client sites, and conferences.

This is a high-responsibility executive role for a leader who combines strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and technical credibility with a genuine industry passion.

Ideally, you will be based in, or willing to relocate to, our Perth or one of our New Zealand offices, with full working rights in Australia or New Zealand.

RSC employs innovative people based on merit. Previous applicants are also encouraged to let us know their availability.

Agency referrals will not be accepted at this time.