Chief Exploration Geologist

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Perilya Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year

About Perilya Limited

Perilya Limited is a well-established Australian mining company with a proud history and a strong international footprint. Our operations include the iconic Broken Hill Operation in New South Wales—one of the world's great base metals mines with over 130 years of continuous production—and Coridom in the Dominican Republic, the country's first underground mining operation, which continues to deliver high-quality zinc, lead, copper, and silver. Together, these assets form the foundation of a business with scale, resilience, and long-term growth opportunities.

Perilya is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, safety leadership, and environmental responsibility. We invest in our people and communities, fostering diversity and creating genuine career pathways across both corporate and operational sites. Our collaborative culture values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement—making Perilya a workplace where talented people can thrive and contribute to a sustainable future in mining.

Role Details

As we advance our growth strategy, we are seeking a Chief Exploration Geologist to lead Perilya's global exploration portfolio and drive the discovery of the next generation of base metal deposits.

Based in our Adelaide head office, this pivotal leadership role will oversee all exploration activities across Australia and international assets. You will set the strategic direction, manage exploration programs from concept to discovery, and play a critical role in shaping the company's long-term resource pipeline.

This is an opportunity for a proven exploration leader to influence corporate strategy, guide high-performing teams, and contribute directly to the growth of an established, globally recognised mining business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading the strategic planning, design, and execution of exploration programs across greenfields and brownfields projects
  • Managing exploration budgets, schedules, and technical performance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Driving geological interpretation, target generation, and 3D resource modelling to identify high-value opportunities
  • Overseeing all QA/QC, data integrity, and geoscientific governance standards
  • Providing technical direction and mentoring to exploration teams and senior geologists
  • Collaborating closely with corporate leadership, operations, and business development to align exploration outcomes with growth objectives
  • Representing Perilya in joint ventures, partnerships, and external technical forums
  • Leading innovation in exploration methods, technologies, and data management systems

About You

You are a highly experienced exploration professional with a track record of discovery and leadership in base or precious metals. You combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen and a strong sense of strategic vision.

Your background includes:

  • A degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a related discipline
  • 10+ years' experience in mineral exploration, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams
  • Proven success managing large-scale exploration programs and achieving discovery outcomes
  • Strong capability in geological modelling, target generation, and project evaluation
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, safety-first mindset and commitment to sustainable exploration practices

Why Join Perilya

We offer the benefits that you would expect from a leader in our field, including:

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Salary Packaging Options
  • Opportunity to work in a global mining group with career development pathways
  • Collaborative and high-performing team culture
  • Rostered Days Off, providing up to 12 additional days off per year

At Perilya, we value integrity, technical excellence, and leadership. You'll be joining a business where your expertise will shape the future of our operations and growth strategy.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit a brief covering letter and CV by following the APPLY NOW prompts.

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

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