Combined Selection Group Limited – Brisbane QLD
Permanent
17d ago , from Combined Selection Group Limited
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Exploration Manager - Copper & Gold
Brisbane Based | Queensland Projects | FIFO East Coast Considered
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.
The Opportunity
Reporting to senior leadership, you will take ownership of exploration strategy and technical delivery across a portfolio of copper and gold projects, with copper-nickel-PGE experience highly regarded. You will manage at least one geologist directly and coordinate field campaigns in conjunction with an established labour-hire and consulting group who supply field geologists and assistants on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to lead technical strategy at a pivotal time, as the business prepares for potential joint venture and earn-in partnerships.
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
Technical Skills
Robust 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
Strong long-term career growth opportunities within a growing exploration business
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.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights, including Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or New Zealand Citizens.
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📌 Exploration Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Combined Selection Group
📍 Brisbane