Senior Geologist Exploration Manager - George Town North Queensland - Australia

Role Overview

Our Client is seeking a high-calibre Senior Geologist / Exploration Manager to lead and executeexploration activities at its Georgetown Project in Far North Queensland. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of a ~10,000m drilling programme, with strong potential to define a significant copper-gold discovery. The role will initially be field-intensive, requiring direct oversight of all on-ground activities, contractor performance, and stakeholder engagement. As the project evolves, the role is expected to transitioninto a broader Exploration Manager function across the asset. 

Key Responsibilities

Exploration Programme Execution

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a 10,000m drilling programme (RC and diamond)

• Manage drill contractors, field crews, and technical consultants

• Ensure safe, efficient and cost-controlled operations

• Oversee logging, sampling, QA/QC and data integrity

Field Leadership

• Act as site lead during drilling campaigns

• Supervise all geological and field personnel

• Maintain strong discipline on productivity, safety and data quality

• Troubleshoot operational issues in real time

Geology & Targeting

• Interpret geological, structural and geochemical data

• Refine and prioritise drill targets

• Build and maintain 3D geological models

• Contribute to evolving exploration strategyStakeholder & Land Access Management

• Lead engagement with:o Landholderso Traditional Owners / heritage groups

• Support negotiation of access agreements and heritage clearances

• Maintain strong, respectful and practical relationships on the groundData, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain high-quality geological database and workflows

• Strong use of:

- GIS systems

- 3D modelling software (Leapfrog, Micromine, Datamine or similar)

• Prepare:

- Daily and weekly operational reports

- Monthly board reports

- Technical summaries and ASX release inputs

Cost & Contractor Management

• Manage drilling and exploration budgets

• Monitor cost per metre and programme efficiency

• Negotiate and manage contractor performance and scope

Growth to Exploration Manager

• As success is achieved, transition into:

- Broader programme planning

- Budget ownership

- Multi-asset oversight (as Company expands)

Required Skills & Experience

Technical

• 10–20+ years’ experience in exploration geology

• Strong experience in drill programme design and execution

• Demonstrated success in greenfields or brownfields discovery environments

• High competence in:

- Structural geology

- Target generation

- Data interpretationSystems & Tools

• Advanced capability in GIS platforms and 3D modelling software (Leapfrog preferred)

• Strong data management and QA/QC disciplineOperational

• Proven ability to run field programmes independently

• Strong contractor management capability

• Experience working in remote Queensland or similar terrains

Stakeholder Engagement

• Experience working with landholders and indigenous / heritage groups

• Practical, respectful, and outcome-focused approach

Commercial & Leadership

• Strong cost awareness and budget discipline

• Ability to balance technical outcomes with commercial reality

• Clear communicator — written and verbal

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on operator — not a desk geologist

• Calm under pressure during active drilling campaigns

• Strong decision-maker in the field

• High ownership mentality

• Able to build credibility quickly with crews and stakeholders

Location & Roster

• Field-based role at Georgetown, Far North Queensland

• Roster to be agreed

• Significant time in field required, particularly during programme execution

Remuneration

This role is critical to Company`s near-term success and will be compensated accordingly.

• Competitive base salary

• Superannuation: Statutory

• Performance Incentives: To be agreed (linked to programme delivery and outcomes)

Why Join?

• Lead a high-impact drilling programme with genuine discovery potential

• Work directly with the Managing Director and Board

• Opportunity to transition into a full Exploration Manager role as the company grows

• Be central to value creation 

The Bottom Line

This role is not for someone who wants to “step up eventually. It is for someone who can:

• Walk onto site

• Take control of the programme

• Deliver results

• And handle the pressure that comes with a real discovery opportunity.