About the role

This is an opportunity for a senior resource geologist to take a visible technical leadership role with a specialist mining consultancy, while remaining closely involved in hands-on modelling, estimation and client work.

Key responsibilities

- Act as JORC (2012) Competent Person for resource estimates and public reporting

- Ensure technical rigour, defensibility and compliance across all resource work

- Provide independent technical review and due diligence support

- Lead, review and approve geological interpretations, domaining, resource estimation and block models

- 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 between offices will be required; Brisbane or Perth based candidates are preferred

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 experience

- 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)

- Strong understanding of geostatistics and estimation methodologies

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Eligibility for membership with AusIMM

- Comfort operating in a client-facing consulting environment

About Us

Xenith is a leading employee-owned consulting firm supporting the mining and resources sector across the full asset lifecycle. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a Principal Resource Geologist – Metals to enhance our senior technical capability and provide trusted, signatory-level expertise to clients.

Benefits

- Employee-owned business with long-term stability

- High-trust, low-ego consulting culture

- Access to respected technical leaders and subject matter experts

- Flexible working arrangements and location options

- Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and responsibility

- Ongoing professional development, including support for certifications and industry conferences

What We Offer

At Xenith, you'll join a collaborative and inclusive team that values expertise, innovation and work-life balance. We support professional growth through meaningful project work, continuous learning opportunities and flexible ways of working, enabling you to build a rewarding career while maintaining balance outside of work.

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