Senior/Principal Resource Geologist

The Company:

RSC is a leading global geological consultancy delivering exploration, mineral resource estimation, and technical advisory services to the mining industry. We partner with clients around the world to solve complex geological challenges through technical excellence, innovation, and sound geological thinking.

As demand for our resource estimation and advisory services continues to grow internationally, we are seeking an experienced Principal Resource Geologist to join our team.

More can be learned about the consultancy at www.rscmme.com; follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/rsc-mme-ltd, or check out our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@rscyoutube.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead resource estimation projects, ensuring compliance with JORC, NI 43-101, and other international reporting codes.
• Apply advanced understanding of QA/QC and sampling theory to audit and interrogate client data, ensuring data quality standards.
• Engage directly with clients to deliver expert technical advice, feedback, and high-quality technical reports.
• Proactively contribute to RSC’s reputation for excellence through mentorship, leadership, and technical delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects at a variety of scales.
• Facilitate online and in-person training for RSC’s clients.
• Actively participate in business diversification, growth, and development activities, identifying opportunities to support RSC’s clients.

Required Expertise:

• Minimum 8-15 years industry experience, with a proven track record in resource estimation.
• Degree or additional studies in geostatistics highly regarded.
• Advanced understanding of resource estimation theory and techniques, linear and non-linear.
• Advanced QA/QC knowledge and practical field experience in drilling and sampling.
• Proficiency in Datamine or Isatis, and Leapfrog, is required; experience with Vulcan, Surpac, or other packages is helpful.
• Exceptional written communication, including high-calibre technical report writing skills. We do not compromise on this.
• Excellent English oral communication skills, with an innate and confident ability to clearly and accurately articulate technical and project information with clients and project teams.
• Multi-commodity and mineral system experience.
• Ability to meet targets and work to client’s deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and membership in recognised professional bodies (AusIMM, AIG, or equivalent).
• Leadership and management qualities that promote an engaged and motivated team of direct reports and project team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

This is a high-responsibility role requiring technical leadership, autonomy, and a commitment to excellence. If you are a senior or principal resource geologist ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply. Ideally you will be based in our Perth office and reside or intend to reside in Perth, with full working rights in Australia.

RSC employs innovative people based on merit. Apply now if you meet these criteria, and would like to be a part of our team and lead with professional excellence and integrity.

Previous applicants are also encouraged to let us know of their availability. Agency referrals will not be accepted at this time.