Senior Exploration Geologist

About the role

Simberi Gold Limited is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead exploration activities on its Simberi Operations in Papua New Guinea. The role is fixed‑term, based on a 21/14 roster across multiple remote sites, and reports to the Exploration Superintendent.

Key responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality geological outputs, including core logging, sampling and QA/QC management for multi‑year sulphide drilling programmes.
• Collect, manage and interpret geoscientific data to generate reports, drill‑hole logs and 3D geological models.
• Plan and support the execution of FY24‑FY27 drilling programmes, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Provide timely drill reporting (daily, weekly, monthly) to senior exploration leadership and external stakeholders.
• Coach and develop junior exploration personnel and maintain strong community relations.

Required profile

• BSc degree in a relevant geoscience discipline with 7‑15 years of mining industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in remote fly‑camp environments and apply HSE policies.
• Strong decision‑making skills, capable of managing multiple priorities across long‑term drilling programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with willingness to learn and use local pidgin.

Required skills

• Proficiency with 3D modelling software, especially Micromine.
• Experience using MapInfo, ArcGIS and Datashed for geological data handling.
• Knowledge of RC drilling, diamond drilling and trenching techniques.
• Core logging, core sampling and QA/QC management expertise.
• Ability to generate accurate 3D geological models from surface mapping and drilling data.