Senior Resource Geologist: Lithium & Iron Ore Modeling

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Resources Limited in Perth, Western Australia, invites an experienced Senior Resource Geologist to join our Exploration & Geology Technical Services team. You will support growing resource-estimation requirements as drilling activity increases across our lithium and iron ore operations, developing robust resource models to inform project development and operations.

Reporting to the Principal Resource Geologist, you will apply geostatistical techniques, validate models, and communicate

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years’ experience in the mining industry, including five or more years in resource geology.
• Demonstrated understanding of mineral resource-estimation principles and practices.
• Experience developing and reporting resource models.
• Strong 3D geological-modelling capability using Vulcan and/or Leapfrog.
• A sound understanding of drilling-data QAQC principles and practices.
• Experience using the acQuire geological database.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams across diverse project settings.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and commitment to safe, responsible and high-quality technical work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and document robust mineral resource estimates and resource models.
• Support the delivery of short-term geological models in response to increased drilling and operational requirements.
• Apply resource-estimation principles and geostatistical techniques across lithium, iron ore and other commodity programmes.
• Conduct data analysis and ensure drilling, sampling and assay datasets meet required QAQC standards.
• Use 3D geological-modelling software to interpret data, build models and communicate technical outcomes.
• Clearly communicate resource results, uncertainty and opportunities to technical stakeholders.
• Support resource-focused projects across multiple operating and exploration environments.
• Maintain high standards of safety, environmental responsibility and ethical reporting.

Skills

Resource estimation understanding

Reporting resource models

3D geological modelling

QAQC principles

acQuire database

Analytical, problem-solving, & comms

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Detail-oriented, safety-focused

Mining industry experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Geology / Earth Sciences

Job description

Mineral Resources Limited in Perth, Western Australia, invites an experienced Senior Resource Geologist to join our Exploration & Geology Technical Services team. You will support growing resource-estimation requirements as drilling activity increases across our lithium and iron ore operations, developing robust resource models to inform project development and operations.

Reporting to the Principal Resource Geologist, you will apply geostatistical techniques, validate models, and communicate