Senior Geoscientist

Description:

Permanent AppointmentWould you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you’re an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers’ health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.In this role you will be part of our Geological Survey and Resource Strategy Division (GSRSD). This division manages the Abandoned Mines Team and the Exploration Incentive Scheme and also provides information and products to support the approval of mining tenements and petroleum titles and other related legislative compliance processes. Our Industry Ready Graduate Program provides a broad range of advanced and applied geoscience skills and creates unique opportunities for knowledge sharing and on-the-job applied geoscience training. The roleAs a Senior Geoscientist, you will manage the day-to-day activities of the Industry Ready Graduate Program, coordinating graduates during their rotation, designing and running advanced field mapping, core logging and sampling exercises, and other important duties. The position will ensure task milestones are met on budget and on schedule and will prepare reports and make presentations as necessary on progress of the Program. As a result, you will help contribute towards the vital and important work of GSRSD. Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months.This position is located in East Perth.Further informationPlease contact Simon Johnson, Director Regional Geoscience on (08) 9222 3127 or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.How to applyWe ask for you to provide:A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points: Bachelor of Science (Geoscience) or an approved equivalent DegreeExperience in geoscience education or within an industry graduate program would be an advantage.Demonstrated experience in advanced structural field mapping, core logging and sampling techniques.Demonstrated success in providing project coordination including the preparation of budget estimates, controls, expenditure, and project design.Experience in compiling high quality comprehensive reports to publication standard.CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 11 April 2024 (WST)Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time. We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.