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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Resource Geologist to help shape the future of Mineral Resource Estimation across WAIO.
As Principal Resource Geologist, you will combine deep technical expertise with broad organisational influence to set technical direction, advance estimation methodologies, strengthen governance and build geostatistical capability across WAIO’s large and diverse Mineral Resource portfolio.
Working in close partnership with the Strategic Modelling Superintendent, you will provide technical direction and capability uplift across Mineral Resource Estimation, while the Superintendent retains people and delivery accountability for the Strategic Modelling team.
In this role, you will:
- Set technical direction for Mineral Resource Estimation and advanced geostatistical practice.
- Provide governance and assurance across estimation methodology, validation, classification and Mineral Resource reporting.
- Lead advanced application of geostatistics, non-linear estimation, conditional simulation and uncertainty quantification.
- Design, code and implement advanced estimation workflows, translating specialist methods into robust and reproducible practice.
- Identify emerging technologies and methodologies that improve resource understanding, estimation quality and productivity.
- Frame and solve complex technical problems and develop sustainable solutions.
- Build capability through training, coaching, mentoring and technical knowledge sharing.
- Translate technical risk and uncertainty into clear insights that influence decisions from practising geologists through to senior business leaders.