Manager Geoscience Specialisation and Innovation
Roster:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
South Perth Corporate Office with occasional travel requirements
Key Benefits:
Significant bonus opportunity, fully paid private health insurance, 26 weeks parental leave, share options, generous health and wellbeing programs + more
Your Opportunity
Following a recent strategy and operating model review, our focus is on building the structure, skills and capabilities required for the next chapter of the IGO story. We are now seeking a Manager Geoscience Specialisation and Innovation to join our broader Growth and Commercial team. This is an exciting, newly created role that is suited to a Geoscientist with a deep technical knowledge of data science and innovation. You will help drive discovery for IGO through the implementation of new technologies and the development of capability within the team.
Key accountabilities in this role include:
- Develop the Geoscience Data and Innovation team, enhance skills and expertise across IGO’s commodities of interest and drive strategic deliverables;
- Develop and implement machine learning tools and processes for prospectivity enhancement for the IGO exploration commodities of interest to create efficiencies in new target generation, leveraging internal and pre-competitive datasets;
- Enhance data science and analytics approaches and training within the team for big data analysis techniques and artificial intelligence models which can process, integrate and output new models for exploration targeting;
- Build on our own internal advanced geophysical and geochemical technologies through further engagement and partnerships across the industry in both research and emerging new start-up technologies;
- Support and monitor our investments in R&D to focus programs in delivering groundbreaking advancements to deliver our exploration strategy;
- Enhance further our team's deep geoscientific skillsets by developing our staff working with our subject matter experts; and
- Strive to enhance and lead innovative approaches both in data analysis and visualisation of results and information across the team.
About You
Along with an influential communication style, you must be a team player and bring the following skills:
- Knowledge of and experience in building and developing geological data science teams;
- Background in machine learning tools and processes;
- Passion for innovation and broad knowledge of the AI/ML community globally across mineral exploration;
- Ability and knowledge allowing the ability to embrace both traditional and new forms of exploratory approaches, leverage government and start-up initiatives;
- Tertiary qualifications in Geoscience coupled with data science / analytics qualifications;
- Valid ‘C’ class manual drivers’ licence; and
- National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.
Apply Today
Apply today with an up-to-date resume to express your interest in this role. IGO reserves the right to withdraw adverts prior to scheduled closing dates.
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About Us
IGO is an ASX 100 listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.
As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are focused on fostering inclusivity and improving a diverse representation of people across the business, including gender, cultural identity, ethnicity, age, education, experience, physical and mental ability, thought and/or sexuality. We encourage applications from all members of these groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our Culture
Our culture provides an environment where our people feel a strong sense of pride in the difference that they can make to future generations. We are bold, passionate, fearless and fun – a smarter, kinder, and more innovative team. When you join us, we will invest in your career and your development, to ensure you achieve your goals, now and into the future. Find out more about life at IGO by connecting directly with our people, who are available to answer any questions you may have: https://careers.igo.com.au/meet-our-people