We are partnering with an established exploration company with a strong project portfolio in the Charters Towers region of Queensland. Following the retirement of their long‑standing senior geologist, and ahead of anticipated joint venture and earn‑in agreements, they are seeking an experienced Exploration Manager to rebuild and lead their technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical and exploration strategy across copper and gold projects
- Manage and mentor at least one geologist, rebuilding technical team capability
- Coordinate field campaigns in conjunction with contracted field geologists and assistants
- Oversee project geology, targeting, and interpretation of exploration data
- Support due diligence and technical positioning ahead of joint venture and earn‑in discussions
- Liaise with consultants and contractors engaged during the interim period, ensuring continuity of technical knowledge
- Prepare technical reports and updates for management and prospective partners
- Ensure exploration activities are compliant with relevant safety and regulatory requirements
About You
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Geology or related discipline
- Significant experience in copper and gold exploration
- Copper‑nickel‑PGE experience highly regarded
- Experience operating at exploration manager or senior geologist level
- Prior experience managing or mentoring junior geologists and coordinating field teams
- Strong technical geology skills across target generation, drill programs and resource interpretation
- Experience working alongside contracted field geologists and labour‑hire arrangements
- Familiarity with the technical due diligence requirements of joint venture and earn‑in agreements
Personal Attributes
- Comfortable operating autonomously and rebuilding a technical function.
- Strong communication skills, able to engage with management, partners and field personnel.
- Willingness to travel to project sites in the Charters Towers region.
What’s on Offer
- Play a lead technical role ahead of anticipated JV and earn‑in agreements.
- Brisbane‑based role with FIFO consideration for candidates based elsewhere on the east coast.
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Performance‑based bonus structure.
- Solid long‑term career growth opportunities within a growing exploration business.
Eligibility
Applicants must have full Australian working rights, including Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or New Zealand Citizens.
Location
Brisbane‑based, with projects located in the Charters Towers region of Queensland. Candidates based in Brisbane or locally around Charters Towers are preferred; FIFO arrangements from elsewhere on the east coast will also be considered.
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📌 Exploration Manager (Brisbane City)
🏢 Combined Selection Group
📍 Brisbane City
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