Introduction

Our client is seeking a Specialist Geologist to join their team. Reporting to the Resource Development leadership team, you will be responsibile for planning, managing and overseeing drilling and geoloigical field programmes that support resource growth and project development.


What are you going to do 

  • Designing, planning and overseeing drilling programmes to support resource definition and project objectives
  • Managing the collection, validation and interpretation of geological, geophysical and exploration datasets
  • Maintaining high standards of geological logging, sampling and QA/QC processes
  • Contributing to geological interpretation, exploration targeting and resource evaluation activities
  • Supporting geological modelling, GIS mapping and technical analysis activities
  • Coordinating field programmes and monitoring progress against technical objectives and schedules
  • Managing drilling contractors and field service providers to ensure safe and effective programme delivery
  • Supporting resource development, technical studies and project evaluation activities
  • Integrating geological, geophysical and drilling datasets to improve geological understanding
  • Participating in technical reviews, drill planning workshops and project discussions
  • Providing mentorship and technical guidance to developing geologists
  • Promoting safety leadership and best-practice field processes across all activities

Essential skills and knowledge 

Essential

  • Degree qualification in Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
  • Significant experience within exploration, resource development and/or mine geology environments
  • Demonstrated experience planning and managing drilling programmes
  • Strong geological interpretation and exploration targeting experience
  • Strong understanding of geological data collection, sampling methodologies and QA/QC procedures
  • Experience working with geological databases and data management systems
  • Proven contractor management and field programme coordination experience
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A strong commitment to safety and field leadership
  • Current driver's licence and the ability to work in a FIFO environment

Highly regarded

  • Resource definition drilling programmes
  • Geological modelling software such as Leapfrog
  • GIS platforms including ArcGIS Pro
  • Downhole geophysics and drilling data analysis
  • Resource evaluation and resource development activities
  • Large-scale copper, gold or base metals projects
  • Mentoring, coaching or leadership experience within geology teams

What we offer

  • Super Paid on all hours
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.foster@brunel.net

Closing: 02 October 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-298635

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Corporate recruiter

Maddison Foster

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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