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ERM

Principal Consultant – Resource Geology

ERM

Principal Consultant leading resource estimation and mining geology services at ERM. Focused on client relationships and technical consulting within the global mining sector.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Validation of drill hole and other geological data upon receipt from client
  • Review of quality assurance procedures and quality control data provided by the client
  • 3D Modelling of geological features to support Mineral Resource estimation
  • Statistical and geostatistical analysis of data
  • Grade interpolation using appropriate techniques
  • Validation of grade interpolation
  • Reporting of Mineral Resource estimation results in accordance with the JORC Code (or other international codes as required)
  • Site visits (domestic and international) and laboratory inspections as required
  • Willingness to act as Competent Person under the JORC Code where appropriate
  • Willingness to assist with corporate assignments (due diligence, independent technical assessments) as required
  • Assistance with integration of resource estimation activities
  • Undertake business development and manage client relationships
  • Attend professional development training as required
  • Attend conferences or technical seminars
  • Travel on short notice.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 15 + years geological/mining/resource estimation experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of resource estimation processes
  • High standard of technical geological knowledge of one or more commodities (gold, lithium, copper, bauxite, iron ore, etc.)
  • High level of Mineral Resource estimation skills
  • Good knowledge of at least one mining software package (Micromine, Datamine, Surpac, Leapfrog, Isatis etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships in a consulting environment
  • Thorough knowledge of JORC reporting requirements and codes from other jurisdictions (NI43-101, SAMREC)
  • Strong knowledge of the Australian regulatory environment for resource management.
  • Tertiary degree in Geology; (MSc, PhD highly regarded)
  • Member of professional geoscientific organization (AusIMM, AIG, Competent Person status for at least two commodities)
  • Possess a current unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s license
  • Desirable to possess a current Senior First Aid Certificate.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Mentorship, coaching and industry skills that surpasses many other organisations, supporting accelerated career growth
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote optimal work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance Programs including mental and physical health wellness support, confidential access to a wellbeing coach and discounts with a range of retailers
  • Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation
  • Discretionary performance bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools
3D ModellingStatistical AnalysisGeostatistical AnalysisGrade InterpolationResource Estimation Processes
Soft Skills
Business DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentClient Relationship Management
Certifications
Tertiary Degree in GeologyCompetent Person StatusSenior First Aid Certificate