APAC Region

Location: Australia (Hybrid / Flexible) Engagement Type: Full time

Company: Snowden Optiro

As part of our continued growth in the APAC region, Snowden Optiro is seeking a talented and motivated Senior or Principal Consultant to join our global team.

Become part of the Snowden Optiro team and collaborate with consultants renowned for delivering high-quality geological advisory services. Our reputation has made Snowden Optiro one of the premier international consulting groups in the mining industry.

At Snowden Optiro, you will have the opportunity to share ideas and work alongside some of the best in the business. Our blend of experience and innovation creates a dynamic and collaborative environment, offering diverse geographic and commodity assignments, as well as complex technical challenges.

We value technical excellence and practical, client-focused solutions. Your expertise will help us continue to deliver a wide range of cutting-edge services to our clients.

Your Role

As a Senior/Principal Consultant, you will provide advanced geological advisory services and training in the field of resource geology. You will play a leadership role in the delivery of high-quality consulting outcomes, supporting both client success and the continued growth of our APAC business.

Your responsibilities will include

Leading complex resource estimations, audits, technical reviews, due diligence assignments, and operational improvement studies.

Providing senior-level advisory input to clients on best practice approaches in resource geology, geological modelling, and estimation governance.

Managing consulting projects end-to-end, including scope definition, execution oversight, client engagement, and delivery of high-quality technical outputs.





Driving business development through strong client relationships, opportunity identification, and thought leadership within your technical area.

Delivering training courses and mentoring internal team members and external professionals, contributing to capability uplift across the industry.

The role offers flexibility to be based anywhere in the APAC region. While you will work autonomously, you will be part of a highly collaborative team. Some local and international travel will be required.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and capability, plus attractive performance-based incentives and flexible working arrangements designed to support a family-friendly lifestyle.

Your Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you should have:

Over 10 years of experience in the mining industry, with strong technical expertise in resource geology.

A professional qualification in geology or a related discipline.

Experience across a variety of commodities, with both exploration and production exposure highly valued.

Strong software skills in packages such as Datamine, Supervisor, and Isatis, or a willingness to learn.

A broad professional network and strong reputation in the mining sector.

Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Previous experience in a consulting environment (highly regarded).

A strong work ethic, commitment to delivery, and a passion for innovation and improvement in the industry.

If you are ready to take on a senior leadership role and make a difference as part of our motivated and growing team, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Candidates will not be accepted or considered from third parties or recruitment agencies.

📌 Senior or Principal Consultant - Geology (Perth)
🏢 Snowden Optiro
📍 Perth