Principal Resource Geologist
SLR Consulting · Perth
Principal Resource Geologist – Mining Advisory
About the Business and the Role
SLR comprises over 5,000 staff across our global regions, with 35+ Technical Disciplines covering Engineering, Environmental, Scientific and Advisory Services. In the Asia Pacific region (SLR APAC), SLR has over 1,200 employees located throughout 24 offices. Our globally integrated Mining Advisory Group includes Geologists, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists, Geotechnical Engineers, Civil Engineers, and Environmental Scientists with extensive experience in the mining and exploration industries.
With team members in Australia, USA, Canada, Europe and Africa, SLR’s Mining Advisory Group provides advisory services to the mining sector at all stages of project development from exploration and resource evaluation through scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, financing, permitting, construction, operation, and closure and rehabilitation. We provide support to major mining companies, mid-caps, junior mining and exploration companies, financial institutions, governments, law firms and individual investors on the technical and commercial aspects of mineral property development and have extensive experience in all commodities and mining areas of the world.
This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of mining projects across multiple commodities, including precious metals, base metals, critical minerals, industrial minerals and bulk commodities. Working with project teams across Australia, Africa, North America and emerging mining jurisdictions, you will influence major investment and development decisions from exploration through to closure. For geologists seeking broader commercial, technical and international exposure than a traditional site-based role can offer, this position provides a unique pathway into strategic mining advisory.
This position is located in SLR’s Perth office.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
A strong focus on the following is what we are ideally looking for in contributing to the team:
- Expert Delivery: Accountable for the end-to-end execution and delivery of complex technical geological studies.
- Team Coordination: Lead, manage, and mentor multi-disciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered to scope, on time and within budget.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, utilising exceptional communication skills to translate complex geological data into actionable strategic advice.
- Technical Proficiency: Maintain advanced working knowledge of industry-standard geological modelling and geostatistical software to effectively guide the delivery of advisory projects.
Commercial Leadership and Business Development
Driving business growth and enhancing the firm's professional credibility are highly desirable aspects of this position. This role acts as a primary commercial driver, actively generating leads and securing new project pipelines to fuel sustainable business growth.
- Pipeline Generation and Networking: Leverage an established, industry network and strong personal client base to identify, progress, and secure new consulting opportunities.
- Client Relationship Ownership: Manage and foster client relationships. Communicate and negotiate effectively to ensure clarity around commercial issues (scope, fees, timelines, outcomes) and encourage repeat business through the consistent delivery of high-value results.
- Strategic Proposal Development: Lead the end-to-end development of proposals. Craft tailored, comprehensive scopes of work that meet our client requirements, satisfy, and strategically leverage SLR’s unique technical capabilities.
- Market Presence and Thought Leadership: Elevate the company’s market profile by participating in key industry forums, delivering presentations, and contributing to published technical insights.
Skills and Experience
Education and Professional Credentials
- 10 to 15 years of experience in a metalliferous environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science majoring in Geology, or a closely related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
- Additional study (and/or experience) in project management, risk management, business, or financial analysis.
Candidates should hold, or be eligible to attain:
- Chartered Professional status.
- Meet the requirements to achieve Competent Person status under JORC and/or a Qualified Person status under NI 43-101.
- Membership with the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
Technical Skills and Experience
- Significant experience in the assessment of geostatistics and the application of geostatistical estimation methods.
- Significant experience in modelling various commodities in a variety of geological settings. Multi-commodity experience in precious metals and base metals is desired.
- Significant experience in geological and block modelling, domaining, grade capping, and QA/QC.
- Familiarity with resource classification, cutoff grade development, and application of modifying factors.
- Experience in the preparation of Public Reports, such as:
- Statements of Mineral Resources (JORC and/or NI 43-101).
- SK 1300 and/or NI 43-101 Technical Reports
- Experience with audits, due diligence, and third-party reviews.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate study outcomes through the preparation of detailed reports and/or through the delivery of stakeholder presentations.
- Experience working in or evaluating projects across different countries, mining jurisdictions and/or regulatory environments.
Software
- Proficiency in 3D geological modelling and geostatistical software such as:
- Leapfrog (Seequent)
- Vulcan (Maptek)
- Datamine Suite
- Surpac (Geovia)
- Supervisor (Snowden Optiro)
- Familiarity with Isatis.neo ( Geovariances) and/or RMSP (Resource Modelling Solutions) would be advantageous.
Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture, where we collaborate on projects to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list of the benefits of working for SLR HERE
Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list, which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.