At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse and interpret geoscience data to enhance Victoria's geology and mineral opportunities.
- Company: Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action, committed to inclusivity and innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work options, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Victoria's mineral investment while developing your geoscience expertise.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in geoscience with field mapping and research experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
1d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action
The Geoscientist, Minerals supports the Geological Survey of Victoria's contributions to the national Min Ex Cooperative Research centre through the compilation, analysis and integration of geoscience data.
Working closely with colleagues, you'll bring strong communication and critical thinking abilities to undertake geoscience data acquisition, interpretation and research activities, primarily in an office-based environment, to improve understanding of Victoria's geology and mineral prospectivity.
Participation in field investigations may be required to validate geological interpretations and collect additional information.
Through these activities, technical expertise, analytical capability and professional judgement in mineral systems geoscience are developed while contributing to strategic applied geoscience research to advance Victoria's geology and mineral investment opportunities.
- Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- A tertiary qualification in geoscience (Honours minimum) including field mapping and economic geology studies and an independent research component is mandatory.
This is fixed term position until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
Other relevant information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.
If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca. vic. gov. au.
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.
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Geoscientist, Minerals in Melbourne employer: DEECA
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is an exceptional employer that offers meaningful work in supporting Victoria's emergency management capabilities. With a strong focus on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement, DEECA fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. Located in Altona North, the hybrid working arrangements allow for flexibility while engaging with diverse stakeholders across the state, making it a rewarding place to contribute to community resilience.
