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Are you a recognised Resource Geologist ready to take a leading role in a respected consulting practice?

About Mining Associates

Mining Associates is a Brisbane-based consulting network providing geological, resource and mining consultancy services to clients throughout Australia and internationally. Through our network of experienced professionals, we assemble multidisciplinary teams that deliver expert technical advice across a broad range of commodities, geological settings and mining methods. Our work spans exploration, resource estimation, feasibility studies, mining operations, due diligence, corporate transactions and project development.

Our clients include exploration and mining companies, investors, financial institutions and professional advisers. [miningassociates.com]

The Chance

Mining Associates is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant – Resource Geology to join our consulting practice.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a resource geologist who combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness, client engagement and a passion for delivering practical solutions. Working alongside recognised industry specialists, you will provide strategic advice and technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Australia and internationally.

The role offers exceptional exposure to multiple commodities, geological environments and stages of project development, from grassroots exploration and resource definition through to feasibility studies, mine development, due diligence investigations and public reporting.

Brisbane is the preferred location for this role. However this is largely a work from home role so candidates can be based anywhere within a reasonable distance from Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Mineral Resource estimation, evaluation and reporting assignments.
- Provide technical oversight across a diverse range of commodities, deposit styles and jurisdictions.




- Act as a trusted adviser to mining companies, investors, boards and project developers.
- Scope, budget and deliver consulting assignments from proposal through to completion.
- Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
- Prepare and contribute to Independent Technical Reports and public disclosures.
- Mentor and support junior and intermediate consultants.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences and client meetings.
- Deliver technically robust and commercially relevant advice that supports critical investment and development decisions.

What We're Looking For

You are an accomplished industry professional with typically 15+ years' industry experience, including substantial Mineral Resource estimation and reporting responsibilities.

You will possess

- A degree in Geology or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience in Mineral Resource estimation, classification and reporting.
- A strong background in production geology on an operational mine site.
- Advanced competency in Surpac, including workflow optimisation, macros and automation.
- Strong geological modelling, geostatistical and resource classification skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of JORC Code (2012) and NI 43-101 reporting requirements.
- Qualifications and relevant industry experience sufficient to act as:
- a Competent Person (CP) under the JORC Code (2012); and
- a Qualified Person (QP) under Canada's NI 43-101 framework.
- Professional membership and standing sufficient to satisfy CP/QP requirements, such as:
- Member of the AIG; and/or
- Member of the AusIMM.




- Excellent communication, report writing and client management skills.
- The ability to work independently while managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.

Why Join Mining Associates?

This is an opportunity to work with one of Australia's most experienced networks of independent mining consultants, delivering high-value technical advice to clients across the mining industry.

Mining Associates brings together recognised industry professionals, Competent Persons and Qualified Persons with expertise spanning geology, resources, mining, metallurgy, studies and corporate advisory services. [miningassociates.com]

As a Principal Consultant, you will:

- Lead technically challenging and commercially significant projects across multiple commodities, deposit styles and jurisdictions.
- Work directly with company executives, boards, investors and project developers on decisions that shape the future of mining projects.
- Apply your expertise across the full mining project lifecycle, from exploration and resource definition through to studies, operations and corporate transactions.
- Collaborate with highly experienced consultants who are recognised leaders in their respective disciplines. [miningassociates.com]
- Enjoy genuine autonomy and flexibility while maintaining access to a strong team and established client base.
- Influence the growth and direction of the Resource Geology practice.
- Build your professional profile through industry engagement, thought leadership and CP/QP assignments.
- Be recognised and rewarded for your technical expertise, professional reputation and commercial contribution.

Remuneration An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated based on qualifications, experience, professional standing and ability to contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Apply

Confidential enquiries and applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Australia.

📌 Principal Consultant – Resource Geology (Brisbane)
🏢 Mining Associates
📍 Brisbane