Senior / Principal Geologist - Lithium

Gather Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a large, international organisation who are involved in developing projects and trading in Natural resources, Mining and Oil & Gas globally.

They have a market cap of around AUS $1Billion and recently made some significant acquisitions in the APAC region including a majority stake in an operating mine.

They are currently focused on trading and investment of battery metals and specifically interested in Lithium projects in Western Australia both at exploration and production stage.

As part of this ongoing strategy, they have a requirement for a Senior to Principal-level Geologist with experience in the Lithium sector who can help assess projects with a view to providing advice to help them evaluate which companies to acquire, invest or partner with in this space.

This role will involve:
 

• Evaluating projects in the Lithium sector at all stages from exploration to production.
• Visiting sites / tenements and liaising with explorers, owners and other key stakeholders
• Using your technical knowledge and experience of Lithium to provide advice in regards to cost, grades and potential opportunity for investment.
• Working with local and international staff in-house to determine opportunities to acquire, invest or partner with companies based on this information.

You will need to have:
 

• A BSc Geology (Exploration or Mining) or equivalent
• Around 8 – 15 + Years relevant experience including:
  • Experience working as a Geologist in Western Australia
  • Experience working in the Lithium sector including a good understanding the technical geology and also main players in the market.
  • Relevant relationships and networks in WA within Mining and Exploration
  • Some experience or understanding of the Minerals Investment sector / commercial experience / commercial acumen.
  • A confident outgoing personality and the ability to communicate well and liaise with people from a variety of backgrounds.

What’s on offer:
 

• Permanent, full-time, Perth-based role.
• Predominantly office-based role based in the CBD with occasional campaign-style site travel.
• Rewarding role with potential to be involved in future project development after any acquisitions or investments.
• Secure role with a large international company
• Interesting opportunity to become an expert in the Lithium sector in WA.

The salary for this role will depend on the individuals background and experience, but will likely be in the range $160,000 + Super to $220,000 + Super.

To register your interest, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your CV to *******@gatherrecruitment.com.au and a consultant will review and contact you.

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