Lead Data Architect – Exploration GIS & Analytics

Chalice Mining Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalice Mining Limited, based in West Perth, seeks an experienced Principal Data Specialist to own Chalice’s data ecosystem across exploration and development. You will oversee acquisition, storage, validation and visualization of all spatial and non-spatial data, ensuring accuracy and security.

The role involves managing drill-hole databases for the Gonneville project, coordinating with IT, and producing high-quality maps for ASX reporting and leadership presentations.

Qualifications

• Experience in data management within the minerals exploration or mining industry.
• Strong GIS capability with QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
• Experience with drill-hole databases, including Datashed 5 and/or Geobank.
• Exposure to Micromine and/or Leapfrog for 3D modelling and data visualization.
• Broad, business-wide view of data flows across the organisation.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in a listed mining or exploration company is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Chalice’s overall data framework for exploration and development data.
• In-house management of the drill-hole database for the Gonneville Development Project and regional programs.
• Maintain all spatial and non-spatial datasets with data integrity and version control.
• Liaise with IT to ensure data management systems run securely and efficiently.
• Manage software licences as required.
• Seek operational efficiencies in data management for cost reduction.
• Produce high-quality maps for ASX reports and presentations.
• Support spatial analysis and GIS problem-solving for exploration and development teams.
• Assist cross-functional teams with data collation and management.

Skills

GIS capability

QGIS

ArcGIS

drill-hole databases

Datashed 5

Geobank

Micromine

Leapfrog

data integrity

collaboration

listed mining experience

broad information flows

Tools

Datashed 5

Geobank

Micromine

Leapfrog

Job description

Chalice Mining Limited, based in West Perth, seeks an experienced Principal Data Specialist to own Chalice’s data ecosystem across exploration and development. You will oversee acquisition, storage, validation and visualization of all spatial and non-spatial data, ensuring accuracy and security.

The role involves managing drill-hole databases for the Gonneville project, coordinating with IT, and producing high-quality maps for ASX reporting and leadership presentations.