Senior Geochemist - Mine Waste & Closure Specialist (APAC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Office/home hybrid

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior/Associate Geochemist to join the Soils, Geochemistry, Toxicology & Risk team in Australia. The role offers flexibility across Australian offices and exposure to multidisciplinary geochemistry projects.

You will lead complex projects, manage data analysis and reporting, and support business development while mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience as a geochemist or geologist.
• Experience in environmental geochemistry and mine waste characterisation.
• Ability to manage complex projects and liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and proposal preparation.
• Oversee field and laboratory analytical programs.
• Prepare technical reports and integrate findings into studies.
• Engage with clients and develop new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Geochemistry

Mine waste

Project mgmt

Client relations

Mine closure

Data interpretation

Report writing

BD / business development

Collaboration

Regulatory

Tools

PHREEQC

GWB

ioGAS

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior/Associate Geochemist to join the Soils, Geochemistry, Toxicology & Risk team in Australia. The role offers flexibility across Australian offices and exposure to multidisciplinary geochemistry projects.

You will lead complex projects, manage data analysis and reporting, and support business development while mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team culture.