Principal Geologist

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia NES FIRCROFT Full time
BH-243935

Posted: 25/08/2023

  • Annual salary + superannuation + bonus
  • Australia Western Australia Perth
  • Permanent
  • Mining
    The Client
A leading mining consultancy, this company has enjoyed spectacular growth.

With grassroots origins from a two-man-band, this organisation has grown to encompass three continents and a diversified range of services.

From surface to underground and even advisory, they aim to provide expertise to all facets of engineering/geology operations, globally.

  • They have an excellent culture that suits those who are familyoriented as well as those looking to grow and climb the ranks. With most senior roles filled via succession planning routes, they intend to foster growth and empower their team to be the best.
  • For senior employees, a number of benefits are available to ensure that you can work in a pace and style that suits you, whilst delivering exceptional value to their varied clients, from junior explorers right up to T1 titans.
  • The opportunity now presents itself for suitably experienced Principal Geologist with porphyry copper signoff competency to join their team in a permanent position with excellent remuneration. This is a Perthbased position with flexible working arrangements in place.
  • If you are wellconnected in the industry, have competency signoff for JORC requirements and enjoy mentoring others, please apply If you also have Corporate Advisory experience, we definitely want to hear from you
    The Job


Reporting to the Geology Manager, your overarching objective is to provide technical expertise, analysis and support across a number of projects to multiple clients across varied jurisdictions, in Australia and globally.

You will be one of four principal geologists in the team.

  • Typical duties will include:
  • Due Diligence studies
  • Project Management
  • Peer Review of Mineral Resource Estimates and Grade Control studies
  • Technical report writing and report review
  • Resource definition drilling assistance
  • Mine geology and Grade Control study work
  • Business Development
  • Acting as CP/QP where relevant and required, and
  • Mentorship of junior team members

What you'll need

  • Tertiary qualifications in geoscience
  • Competency in porphyry copper for JORC requirements (5 years' experience minimum)
  • Membership of AusIMM or the AIG
  • A broad network of contacts for business development (soft approach, no cold calling. The client is looking for synergies and leveraging existing relationships)
  • A willingness to impart your knowledge on to the next generation
  • Australian working rights sponsorship cannot be offered
  • Bonus: Corporate Advisory experience

What you'll get

  • A great base salary + superannuation (even better if you have Corporate Advisory experience)
  • Access to the discretionary bonus scheme
  • A generous leave plan for primary and secondary caregivers with young families
  • Excellent work arrangements: WFH or flex start times tailor made to suit your schedule
  • Great leadership and a manager who doesn't micromanage
  • A warm, jovial and collegiate vibe in the office (modern environment and full of light)
  • Perthbased opportunity with the chance to visit site if you need (in Aus)


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide.

With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.



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