Senior/Associate Geochemist — Lead Projects & Grow

SLR Consulting; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Senior/Associate Geochemist in Australia to join the Soils, Geochemistry, Toxicology & Risk team. The role offers flexibility across Australian offices and involves delivering high-quality geochemistry services to clients with a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance technical growth, manage projects, and support business development across the Asia-Pacific region.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in environmental geochemistry and mine waste characterization.
• Experience delivering geochemistry studies from exploration through to closure.
• Ability to manage projects, budgets and client relationships.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and mine closure planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead geochemistry projects across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Prepare tender proposals, data analyses and technical reports.
• Interpret results and deliverables for clients with clear recommendations.
• Mentor junior staff and support team members.
• Contribute to mine closure planning and landform design.
• Develop relationships to identify new opportunities and grow the business.

Skills

Geochemistry

Mine waste characterization

Regulatory compliance

EIA support

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Business development

Team leadership

Field and lab programs

Tools

PHREEQC

GWB

ioGAS

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking a Senior/Associate Geochemist in Australia to join the Soils, Geochemistry, Toxicology & Risk team. The role offers flexibility across Australian offices and involves delivering high-quality geochemistry services to clients with a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance technical growth, manage projects, and support business development across the Asia-Pacific region.