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Senior Geoscientist
Mineral Geoscience; Geological Survey of Queensland; Georesources; Brisbane City
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!
The Senior Geoscientist role in the Geological Survey of Queensland delivers high quality outcomes through office-based, core store and field-based research – leading projects, maintaining and developing new collaborative relationships, and communicating project outcomes to GSQ stakeholders. Facilitate mineral exploration, discovery and development of mineral resources in Queensland by applying advanced scientific methods to characterise and map mineral deposit footprints.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Sciences |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/614919/25 |
| Closing date | 06-Feb-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Vladimir Lisitsin |
| Contact details | Phone: 0436 919 607 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.
About the role:
In this role you will:
• Lead, participate in, and contribute to complex scientific and technical projects in various roles (project leader, team member, sole contributor).
• Provide timely expert geoscience-related advice to Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ), the department, industry, academia, and the public.
• Monitor developments in the economic geology science and Queensland's mineral and energy resources industry, to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ensure high-quality advice.
• Write and edit high-quality technical reports, scientific papers and administrative briefs.
• Assist in managing GSQ's geoscience and resource databases and collaborate with the Geoscience Information Group to compile technical products.
• Develop professional networks and consult with various stakeholders (peers, clients, industry, community groups, and agencies) to achieve strategic goals.
• Raise GSQ's profile and promote project results to attract exploration investment by participating in conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Liaise with state and federal geological surveys and participate in national programs as required.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and contribute to business improvement initiatives within the Geological Survey of Queensland.
What we're looking for:
• A degree qualification in Geology, Earth Sciences or similar is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• A manual driver's license is desirable for this position.
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders
Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential,
grow, and #MakeADifference!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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