At a Glance
- Tasks: Compile and check geoscientific data for important geological projects.
- Company: Federal Government client seeking skilled data managers.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and referral incentives.
- Other info: Part-time or full-time roles with excellent attention to detail needed.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future geological models and maps.
- Qualifications: Geoscience background and strong data management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage a Senior Data Manager (Geoscientific) - APS6. Please check below all the job details:
- Contract Duration: 04 Months
- Working Arrangement: Part Time / Full Time
- Eligibility: You must need to have Baseline Security clearance
- Tentative Start Date: 2nd March 2026
- Weekly on-site visits: Required, on-site at least 1 day per week for part-time candidates, and 2 days per week for full-time candidates
- Flexible working arrangement: Can be considered for the successful candidate after completion of training on site.
Position Description: The successful candidate/s will be responsible for compiling and checking geoscientific data, including geological logs and borehole reports, groundwater data and geophysical metadata to support the Department project. Tasks can be repetitive and require a high level of attention to detail as the data gathered provides an important foundation for geological models and maps that will be produced in future years.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Compile data from structured and unstructured geoscientific reports and spreadsheets into templates and formats suitable for database entry.
- Make subject-matter decisions about mineral system classifications, groundwater, stratigraphy, geochronology, and/or geophysics in line with provided standards.
- Enter data into databases such as geological samples, hydrochemistry, water level, rock properties, boreholes, geochemistry, lithostratigraphy, mineral resources, geophysical surveys and geochronology.
- Undertake basic QA/QC of geological and related data.
- Consult with various SMEs about work completed and meet required timeframes for individual tasks.
Technical skills:
- Proficiency with data management applications, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with SQL or Oracle databases systems is advantageous but not required.
- Geoscience qualifications/background and proven work experience.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Experience working in teams and with diverse groups.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Familiarity/experience with coding languages and software.
The Next step is easy: If you are interested, you may send an email to Referral incentive program: As always, we have the candidate referral incentive program through which you will get $1000 for each successful referral after the successful selection and joining of the referred candidates.
Senior Data Manager (Geoscientific) in Canberra employer: IT Alliance Australia
As a Senior Developer with our Federal Government client, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. With opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions while enjoying the benefits of working in vibrant cities like Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while enjoying a balanced work-life culture.
