About the role

This is a senior consulting role suited to an experienced resource geologist who is comfortable operating at Principal / Senior level. This is a hands-on role — not a people-only or academic position. You will remain close to the work, the models and the clients.

Key responsibilities
Act as JORC (2012) Competent Person for resource estimates and public reporting
Lead, review and approve geological interpretations, domaining and block models
Ensure technical rigour, defensibility and compliance across all resource work
Provide independent technical review and due diligence support
Lead and review resource estimation and geological modelling work across metalliferous projects
Provide direct technical advice to clients, often at senior technical and executive level
Mentor and technically guide less experienced geologists
Contribute to business development through technical credibility and client trust
Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support studies, due diligence, project evaluations and investment decisions
Some travel required between offices, Brisbane or Perth based ideally

About you
Bachelor of Science (Geology or equivalent)
Eligibility for, or current status as, JORC Competent Person




Typically, 10–20+ years' industry experience, including consulting
Demonstrated experience in JORC-compliant resource estimation and reporting
Robust metalliferous mining experience (precious and/or base metals)
Advanced capability in Micromine and/or Datamine (strongly preferred)
Solid understanding of geostatistics and estimation methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eligibility for membership with AusIMM
Comfort operating in a client-facing consulting workplace

About us

Xenith is a leading, employee-owned technical consulting firm supporting the mining and resources sector across the full asset lifecycle. With a strong and growing East Coast client base, we are seeking a Principal Resource Geologist – Metals to strengthen our senior technical capability and provide trusted, signatory-level expertise to our clients.

Benefits
Employee-owned business with long-term stability
High-trust, low-ego consulting culture
Technically strong peer group and leadership
Flexible working arrangements and location options
Competitive remuneration aligned to seniority and accountability

📌 Principal Resource Geologist – Metals Australia Brisbane
🏢 Xenith Consulting
📍 Brisbane