Principal Consultant (Resource Geology)

SRK Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SRK Consulting is seeking a Principal Consultant – Resource Geology (Sydney) with 15+ years’ experience in the mining and exploration industry. You will provide high‑level technical practice in Mineral Resource estimation, geostatistics and reporting as a Competent/Qualified Person, while supporting due diligence, technical standards and business development.

The role involves leading resource estimates, mentoring staff, and engaging with clients globally.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in resource geology and public reporting.
• Proven across multiple commodities and geological settings.
• Familiar with JORC and international reporting codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mineral Resource estimates and evaluations, geological models and reports.
• Prepare technical reports, public-domain reports, proposals and due-diligence reviews.
• Lead complex projects and manage scope, budgets, timelines, and client expectations.
• Act as Competent / Qualified Person for reporting under multiple codes.
• Mentor consultants and contribute to business development.

Skills

Resource geology

Geostatistics

Mineral resource estimation

Public reporting

Client relationships

Business development

Project management

Geological modelling

Mentoring

Education

Geoscience degree

Postgraduate geostatistics

Tools

Geostatistical software

Geological modelling software

Job description

SRK Consulting is an international independent employee‑owned consulting practice, providing integrated consulting services to the resource sector.

Principal Consultant – Resource Geology (Sydney)

We are looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic resource geologist with 15+ years’ experience in the mining and exploration industry who has proven experience in resource geology and geostatistics. The role will primarily involve providing high‑level technical practice in Mineral Resource estimation and evaluation, acting as a Competent/Qualified Person where required, due diligence reviews/audits, and contributing to technical standards across the business. Business development is key to this role, including building trusted client relationships, preparing proposals, identifying opportunities and helping shape and grow SRK’s resource geology offering.

The Role

Professionally, you can expect to be supporting and providing specialised consulting services to our clients both in the office and in the field. You will be working with technically talented experts, within and external to SRK, across all disciplines, both locally and globally. You will also play an important role in mentoring consultants, supporting technical development across the team and helping maintain SRK’s standards for quality, technical excellence and professional practice.

Personally, you will join a diverse and passionate organisation where you can drive your learning and shape your future. We are passionate about providing a culture that promotes career growth and personal development, innovation and independent creative thinking and providing a safe environment where you have the space to develop and test your ideas.

While we would prefer our successful candidate to be based in our Sydney office, we are open to skilled candidates who are based in either Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Newcastle.

This is a full time, permanent role.

Main Role Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Mineral Resource estimates and evaluations, geological models and supporting technical reports
• Prepare and review technical reports, public‑domain reports, proposals and due diligence reviews
• Lead complex projects, manage scope, budgets, timelines, quality and client expectations
• Act as a Competent Person / Qualified Person for public reporting under multiple reporting codes
• Contribute to SRK’s technical reputation through industry engagement, conferences and professional networks while building trusted client relationships and supporting business development
• Provide mentoring and support to junior and mid‑career consultants

Our Successful Candidate Will Have

• A degree in geoscience, mathematics, engineering or related discipline, ideally with postgraduate studies in geostatistics
• Strong professional experience (15+ years) across resource geology, Mineral Resource estimation and public reporting, including demonstrable experience in advanced estimation methods and techniques
• Expertise across multiple commodities and geological settings, including mine geology and/or exploration
• A sound understanding of the JORC Code (and equivalent overseas public reporting codes, VALMIN Code, relevant listing rules and guidance notes for public reporting of Mineral Resources, Exploration Results and Exploration Targets together with the willingness to learn and understand other international reporting
• Ability to act as a Competent Person / Qualified Person across multiple codes where required
• Effective project management capability, including scope, budget, schedule, quality and client management
• Ability to build strong client relationships, prepare proposals and proven business development capabilities
• Competency in more than one relevant geological modelling, resource estimation or geostatistical software package
• Confidence in using different or new technologies, and the ability to upskill on new systems quickly
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare high quality technical reports in English
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Willingness to travel (domestic/international and possibly to remote locations)

A Career With Us Means You Will Experience

• Technically interesting, diverse and challenging work within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment
• A wide variety of projects and collaboration with other discipline areas to develop your skills and experience
• Working with colleagues who are global leaders in their fields
• Professional development, flexible work and educational support opportunities
• Opportunities for domestic and international travel, including site visits or secondments to one of our global offices
• A competitive salary with an opportunity to purchase shares in the company at both the local and global level; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees