PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

WHAT PLS OFFERS

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Short-term & long term incentives
• PLS employee share scheme
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role will provide strategic and operational leadership across all geological and exploration activities for the Company, across it’s Projects, both locally and internationally.

In this role, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality resource definition, management of regional and near mine exploration programs and hydrogeological programs while supporting business development through robust technical evaluation and advice. 

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Corporate office in West Perth and will require regular local and international travel to the Company’s operational and project sites and any other potential project area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary exploration team of geologists, hydrogeologists, and field staff
• Develop and execute short, medium, and long-term exploration strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance with statutory, environmental, and reporting requirements
• Oversee regional exploration programs to identify and advance new lithium opportunities, integrating geological, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling data to drive discovery and resource growth
• Provide strategic oversite to our Brazilian exploration group
• Manage exploration budgets, schedules, and contractor performance
• Oversee mineral resource definition and growth activities, ensuring JORC Code compliance across operating and development assets
• Provide technical oversight of geological models, databases, and QA/QC systems
• Oversee hydrogeological studies ensuring models support resource development, mine planning, and permitting, including guidance on groundwater monitoring, dewatering strategies, and external consultants
• Prepare and present technical assessments, risk analyses, Board Papers and investor supporting documentation as required
• Support Business Development through technical guidance, due diligence, and review of acquisition and JV opportunities
• Represent the Company in technical discussions with partners, regulators, and stakeholders

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology essential
• Postgraduate or Masters in economic geology, hydrogeology or resource geology desirable
• Professional membership, such as AusIMM or AIG
• 12+ years’ experience in mineral exploration and resource geology
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Demonstrated experience in resource estimation, exploration strategy, and regional targeting.
• Experience in lithium or hard rock pegmatite systems is highly regarded
• Exposure to Business Development, technical evaluations and due diligence highly desireable

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples. 

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pls.com.