Exploration Geologist

About the role

ERM, a global sustainability consulting firm, is looking for a motivated and capable Perth-based Exploration Geologist to join its team and support projects across Australia and internationally. The role suits someone with 1-5 years of industry experience who enjoys fieldwork, technical problem-solving and collaborative work.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain ERM's high standards for health and safety and technical excellence.
• Plan and execute exploration field programs.
• Conduct and oversee drilling programs, ensuring strong safety performance and adherence to QA/QC protocols.
• Collect, validate and manage geological, geochemical and spatial datasets.
• Undertake geological mapping, sampling and field investigations.
• Interpret geological data and contribute to technical reporting and client deliverables.
• Develop and maintain GIS databases and spatial analyses.
• Support 3D geological modelling and visualization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental, mining and sustainability projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline.
• 1-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated field competency in drill program supervision, sampling programs, geological mapping, QA/QC implementation and monitoring, and field safety and risk management.
• Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork as required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across a variety of projects.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly valued: GIS software (ArcGIS and/or QGIS).
• Highly valued: Leapfrog Geo for 3D geological modelling and interpretation.
• Highly valued: exposure to geochemistry, mineral resource evaluation or exploration targeting; JORC reporting experience (advantageous).