Senior Geochemist – Mine Waste & Closure Lead

SLR Consulting; North Wollongong; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Senior/Associate Geochemist to join our soils, geochemistry, toxicology and risk team in Australia. The successful candidate will work across Asia-Pacific with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality geochemical services for exploration through to rehabilitation.

You will manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and grow business by developing client relationships and new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in environmental geochemistry and mine waste characterisation.
• Experience managing complex projects to time, budget and quality.
• Ability to act as primary client contact and develop new business.
• Advising on mine closure planning, landform design, pre-feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Experience guiding field and laboratory analytical programs.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to client projects across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Prepare tenders and proposals and manage project resourcing.
• Analyse data, interpret results and deliver clear reports to clients.
• Identify growth opportunities and promote geochemistry services.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Environmental geochemistry

Mine waste characterization

Project management

Client relationship development

Business development

Mine closure planning

Data analysis & reporting

Mentoring junior staff

Field & laboratory programs

Tools

PHREEQC

GWB

ioGAS

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking a Senior/Associate Geochemist to join our soils, geochemistry, toxicology and risk team in Australia. The successful candidate will work across Asia-Pacific with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality geochemical services for exploration through to rehabilitation.

You will manage complex projects, mentor junior staff, and grow business by developing client relationships and new opportunities.