Geologist ( Senior / Resource Estimation)

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Location
Perth, Western Australia
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$75.00 - $96.00 Hourly
Posted
29-May-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Amanda Turner
Reference
186777
Senior Resource Geologist – Resource Estimation (Contract)

Location: Perth CBD (office‑based role)
Rate:$72.12 – $96.15 per hour + super
Contract: Immediate start | Through to end of December

An urgent contract opportunity is available for a Senior Resource Geologist to support Mineral Resource estimation, evaluation and governance for a major mining organisation based in Perth CBD.

Who are we?  Chandler Macleod is a leading global workforce solutions provider, delivering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services across multiple industries.  #wegetpeople

This is a Perth‑based, office‑based role and is not a FIFO position. Applicants must be currently living in Perth and hold full Australian work rights.
The role suits an experienced resource‑focused geologist with strong JORC Code capability who can deliver technically defensible outcomes and work effectively with senior technical and corporate stakeholders.

About the Role
  • Deliver and review Mineral Resource estimation in line with the JORC Code
  • Support resource evaluation, technical governance and public reporting
  • Provide geological input into mine planning, valuation and optimisation
  • Identify risk and value drivers through interpretation of geological and operational data
  • Collaborate across geology, planning, processing and commercial teams
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently
What You Bring
  • Degree qualified in Geology (post‑graduate qualifications advantageous)
  • 10+ years’ experience in resource estimation or evaluation
  • Demonstrated JORC Code experience (CP or acting CP highly regarded)
  • Experience across multiple commodities
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Currently based in Perth
  • Full Australian work rights
Why Apply
  • High‑impact contract with a major mining organisation
  • Senior technical exposure in a corporate environment
  • Competitive hourly rate and contract stability through year‑end
Perth‑based candidates who meet the above requirements may email Amanda Turner at Chandler Macleod for a confidential discussion. amanda.turner@chandlermacleod.com

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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