Principal Resource Geologist in Bunbury

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world – join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership for Mineral Resource estimation, geological modelling, resource classification and resource reporting for the Greenbushes Lithium Operation, ensuring geological inputs support safe, economic and environmentally responsible mining, life-of-mine planning and business decision making. Join our team with this permanent, full-time opportunity based in the beautiful Greenbushes region. Accommodation options are available, with alternative roster arrangements considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership for Mineral Resource estimation, geological modelling, resource classification and model governance for the Greenbushes Lithium Operation;
• Prepare, review and maintain geological interpretations, domaining, wireframes, block models, estimation parameters and validation outputs;
• Ensure Mineral Resource estimates and supporting documentation comply with the JORC Code, Talison standards and applicable governance requirements;
• Maintain the integrity and continuous improvement of geological databases, sampling information, QA/QC systems, resource models and estimation workflows;
• Lead reconciliation of resource models against grade control, mining and processing outcomes and recommend improvement actions;
• Provide geological and resource model inputs to life-of-mine planning, pit optimisation, mine design, budgeting and strategic planning processes;
• Work closely with mine geology, exploration, mine planning, metallurgy, processing and environmental teams to ensure geological information supports operational and business decisions;
• Collaborate with metallurgy, processing, mine planning and grade control teams to integrate geometallurgical characteristics into resource models, mine plans, ore delivery strategies and processing forecasts.

About the Candidate:

• 15 years relevant experience in resource geology, mine geology or exploration geology, including significant Mineral Resource estimation experience;
• Demonstrated experience with lithium, hard rock, pegmatite or equivalent complex ore body geological modelling and resource estimation;
• Strong understanding of the JORC Code, Mineral Resource classification, Competent Person responsibilities and public reporting requirements;
• Advanced geological interpretation, domaining, variography, geostatistics, block modelling, estimation and model validation skills;
• High level capability with geological modelling and resource estimation software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Surpac, Vulcan, Micromine or equivalent systems;
• Strong knowledge of geological databases, data governance, QA/QC processes, sampling practices and resource model reconciliation;
• Ability to provide technical input into mine planning, grade control, orebody knowledge, life-of-mine planning and resource growth studies.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation;
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community. The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce: Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.