Job Description

Location: Exploration – South Perth, with travel to remote exploration areas domestically and internationally as required

Roster: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible roster

Reports to: Senior Geochemist

Why Join Us?

At IGO, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to offer:

• Up to 20% annual bonus opportunity
• Fully paid private health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options and autonomy to manage your day
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for all parents
• Share options and wellbeing programs
• A culture built on trust, camaraderie, and support

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Geochemist to join our dynamic Exploration team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing advanced geochemical programs that underpin our mineral discovery success. You will integrate geochemistry into exploration strategies, delivering high-quality data and insights that inform decision-making and accelerate discovery.

Why This Role Matters

Your expertise will shape IGO’s exploration success by building robust mineral system models and translating them into actionable targets that underpin our future growth.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a geochemistry reference point for assigned project teams, escalating cross-discipline and company-level matters to the Senior Geochemist;
• Design and manage geochemical sampling programs across greenfield and brownfield projects;
• Apply advanced modelling and multi-element analysis to refine exploration targets;
• Integrate geochemical data with geological and geophysical datasets for robust models;
• Use geostatistics and machine learning for anomaly detection and predictive targeting;
• Maintain data integrity and rigorous quality assurance and control across geochemical programs, from sampling protocols through laboratory liaison and database curation;
• Apply and trial innovative geochemical techniques, and contribute to continuous improvement in technical processes and analytical protocols;
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to geoscience and field staff, and champion safety culture in field and laboratory environments;
• Communicate complex geochemical interpretations clearly to multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership; and
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global geochemical trends, pathfinder elements, and deposit models.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification (BSc Honours or higher) in Geology or Geochemistry, or equivalent experience;
• Post-graduate degree in Geoscience with specialisation in Geochemistry or Mineral Exploration (desirable);
• Previous experience in a geochemistry environment or in geochemical mineral exploration;
• Working knowledge of copper, lithium and/or nickel mineral systems with exposure to regional targeting and early-stage opportunity assessment;
• Strong background in mineralogy is desirable;
• Exposure to metallurgical processes (heap leach / solvent extraction processing of copper ores) advantageous;
• Familiarity with multivariate statistics, geostatistics, and machine learning applications in geochemistry;
• Sound understanding of analytical methodologies, QAQC protocols, sample chain-of-custody and geochemical database management;
• Exposure to geochemical and spatial data software for large datasets (e.g. ioGAS, Leapfrog, Micromine, acQuire, QGIS, Python or equivalent is considered desirable);
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes through technical excellence;
• Willingness to travel to remote exploration areas;
• Valid ‘C’ class manual drivers’ licence; and
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.

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.

IGO are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer which signifies our commitment to supporting women’s careers. You can find out more about our benefits and policies by visiting our Work180 page here - IGO | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or the workplace to accommodate your needs, please

About Us

IGO is an ASX 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.

Supporting our Communities

We work in partnership with our host communities and Traditional Owners to achieve long-term social, environmental and economic outcomes. We are also proud of our Corporate Giving Program which provides direct funding and in-kind support for a range of programs aligned with our values and purpose.

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