Senior Resource Development Geologist

Mineral Resources; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Resources is seeking a Senior Resource Development Geologist to define and execute drilling programs that add value to resources, identify new ore bodies, and extend the Life of Mine for lithium operations. The role involves leading a team of Resource Development Geologists and engaging with stakeholders to ensure drilling requirements and program objectives are met.

You will report to the Superintendent, Lithium Resource Development, on a regular 8/6 roster at MinRes Lithium sites,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology and relevant professional association membership are preferred.
• Extensive experience in open pit and/or underground mining and Resource Development.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor a team and manage contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to junior Resource Development team members in safety and environmental stewardship.
• Lead or participate in investigations of incidents and injuries with corrective actions implemented promptly.
• Manage a team of Resource Development Geologists, including work planning, coaching and performance management.
• Manage relationships with drilling, earthworks, water and rock suppliers while ensuring policy compliance.
• Provide technical leadership in ore deposit modelling, data generation and QA/QC.
• Design and execute Resource Development programs aligned with the mining strategy and LOM production profile.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Drilling programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

AcQuire

Job description

• This isn't a purely operational or reporting role; the geologist is directly responsible for defining and evaluating programs that add value to existing resources, identify new ore bodies, and extend LOM.
• The role explicitly combines hands-on technical work with managing a team of Resource Development Geologists.
• Own the full lifecycle: designing and executing drill programs, managing stakeholders and contractors, ensuring compliance, and delivering to budget and schedule.

The Opportunity

MinRes is seeking a Senior Resource Development Geologist that will be responsible for defining and evaluating the planning and execution of drilling programs that add value to existing resources, identify new viable ore bodies, and ultimately extend the deposit Life of Mine (LOM) for our Lithium operations.

You will play a lead role engaging with multiple stakeholders to ensure Resource Development programs meet drilling requirements, while bringing strong leadership skills to drive and mentor a team in delivering on its objectives.

This is a hands-on position reporting directly to the Superintendent, Lithium Resource Development, working a regular 8/6 roster at MinRes Lithium sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to junior Resource Development team members in safety and environmental stewardship.
• Lead or participate in incident and accident investigations, ensuring all Resource Development incidents and injuries are thoroughly reviewed and that effective corrective actions are identified and implemented promptly.
• Manage a team of Resource Development Geologists, including work planning, coaching and mentoring, performance management, and support for professional development.
• Manage relationships with key business partners (e.g. drilling, earthworks, water and rock suppliers), ensuring compliance with MinRes policies, procedures and standards at all times.
• Provide technical leadership to the team in ore deposit modelling and targeting, and in data generation, quality control, manipulation and interrogation.
• Generate and promote Resource Development targets aligned with the broader mining strategy and LOM production profile, reporting periodically in line with corporate and government requirements.
• Design and execute Resource Development programs that efficiently test MinRes-approved targets.
• Design, execute and track Resource Development program activities in compliance with POW (Program of Works) and LAP (Land Activity Permit) processes.
• Manage the execution of Resource Development projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to plan.
• Ensure all geological data is captured accurately and efficiently in the database.
• Ensure QAQC of assay data and downhole surveys is completed and reported in line with MinRes standards.
• Coordinate closely with the mine planning team to ensure Resource Development drill programs are sequenced effectively.

What's Required

• Extensive experience in open pit and/or underground mining and Resource Development.
• A tertiary qualification in Geology or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of diamond and RC drilling programs in operating mines.
• Experience managing contracts and contractors, particularly in drilling.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a team.
• Sound knowledge of safety and safe work systems in operating mine environments.
• Experience with GIS and 3D modelling software (e.g. Leapfrog and/or Vulcan, AcQuire).
• Relevant professional association membership (AIG or AusIMM).
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
• Valid C Class manual driver's licence.
• Senior First Aid and 4WD course certificates.

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in iron ore, lithium, energy, and mining services across Western Australia. Our commitment to innovation and our people has made MinRes one of the ASX's best-performing companies since listing in 2006.