Geology & Resource Estimation Team Leader
Team Leader – Geology & Resource Estimation
Brisbane | Permanent, Full-Time | $170,000 – $190,000 + Super
ABOUT THE ROLE
People Group is partnering with a respected Australian geoscience and resources consulting company to recruit a Team Leader for their Geology and Resource Estimation (GRE) department.
Reporting to the Head of Geology and Resource Estimation, this is a senior leadership role that blends hands‐on project delivery with people management, resource coordination, and business development.
You will help create an environment where consultants perform at their best, develop professionally, and deliver commercially successful outcomes for clients.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape a high‐performing team within a firm known for its technical quality and collegiate culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project & Client Delivery
Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to deliver work within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
Maintain visibility of team commitments, capacity constraints, and delivery risks
Identify and accelerate project, resource, and client relationship risks in a timely manner
Support clear and professional client communication and relationship management
People Leadership
Provide regular guidance, coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to team members
Support performance and development discussions and coordinate staff growth plans
Promote accountability, respectful communication, and an inclusive working workplace
Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
Resource & Operational Management




Coordinate team allocations in consultation with project managers and technical leads
Review team utilisation, timesheets, leave, and forward workload to maintain accurate capacity visibility
Ensure unallocated time is directed toward agreed business, technical, or development activitiesCommercial & Business Development
Support preparation of proposals, estimates, and project resourcing plans
Identify opportunities for repeat work and additional client support
Support commercially responsible project delivery, including early identification of scope change and budget risk
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualification in geology or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience delivering consulting or technical work in geology and resource estimation
Proven people leadership, team coordination, or staff development capability
Sound project delivery skills with strong commercial awareness
Transparent written and verbal communication, including the ability to manage difficult conversations professionally
Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem‐solving skills
Experience in proposals, business development, or client relationship management (desirable)
Experience coaching or mentoring technical professionals (desirable)
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Salary $170,000 – $190,000 + Superannuation
Permanent, full time role based in Brisbane
Senior leadership position within a respected resources consulting firm
Collegiate, high-trust environment with real autonomy
Opportunity to influence team capability, project delivery, and business growth
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