Head of Exploration Greenfields

Play a pivotal role in shaping OceanaGolds future growth by identifying evaluating and advancing high-potential greenfields exploration opportunities. This strategic role combines technical expertise commercial awareness and industry influence to help build a sustainable pipeline of discovery opportunities across our global portfolio.

As a key member of the Exploration group you will leverage your understanding of mineral systems geological terranes and exploration trends to uncover and secure opportunities that align with OceanaGolds growth strategy. Success in this role will be driven by your ability to build strong relationships across the industry influence stakeholders and translate geological insights into business value.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop a sustainable Greenfields exploration portfolio by identifying pursuing and securing external exploration opportunities aligned with OceanaGolds growth strategy.  Builds and maintains a monitoring tool for tracking high potential greenfields opportunities and acts at the appropriate time to capture such opportunities.
• Conduct due diligence on projects of interest and supports the M&A function
• Provide key geological expertise and exploration guidance across the Companys operations aligning with the OGCs wider vision and strategy for Exploration across the business.  This is achieved through commissioning terrane evaluations then creating actionable insights arising from such evaluations
• Maintain a strong sector network that facilitates the identification of gold/gold-copper opportunities.
• Represent OGCs interests in potential Joint Ventures as a member of JV Technical Committees ensuring the exploration team conducts geoscientific investigation to the highest standards and that are fit-for-purpose driving Joint Venture program direction keeping abreast of project activity and progress and reporting activities.
• Provide strategic and technical expertise and advice as required on matters relevant to the management of OGCs global exploration program.
• Keep abreast of and disseminating relevant geoscience and technologic advances to maintain competitor advantage and technical excellence across the Group
• Provide technical leadership to site exploration and geology professionals championing the use of governance tools (Portfolio Management Work Program Approvals QA/QC Standards Performance Boards etc) across greenfields exploration and provides support and guidance as to their effective use with site teams.
• Develop the annual greenfields plan and budget and ensures that this is executed as approved.
• Build and maintains effective communication and engagement skills to work at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications :

• Degree qualified in Geology Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• 20 years experience in greenfields exploration and extensive exposure to mine geology ideally across a range of geological environments and deposit types. 
• Deep understanding of mineral systems exploration strategy and project evaluation across multiple geological settings.
• Experience conducting technical and commercial due diligence supporting growth initiatives and managing joint venture relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen analytical capability and ability to translate geological insights into business value.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders lead technical programs and deliver results in complex environments.
• International experience and a sound understanding of jurisdictional risks and opportunities. 
• Passionate about exploration discovery and creating long-term value.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative and influential with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Results-focused accountable and driven to deliver on commitments.
• Adaptable resilient and energised by new challenges and opportunities.

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term bonuses
• Regular international travel 
• Discounts on retail and services
• Premium post ride facilities
• Wellness room
• Office surrounded by restaurants shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time