Senior Geologist - East Perth, Australia - Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Description

Senior Geologist

Permanent Appointment

Are you passionate about the resource sector and looking for the next step in your career?

Do you have a desire to be involved in Statewide resource assessments and prospectivity analysis in an evolving and fast paced landscape?

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) provides a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments and strive for excellence.

The Geological Survey and Resource Strategy Division is responsible for the facilitation of investment through the provision of geoscience data and products and for setting strategic resource policy. The division manages the Abandoned Mines Team, pre-competitive geoscience acquisition and interpretation in addition to the Exploration Incentive Scheme including the co-funded drilling program. The division also provides information and products to support the approval of mining tenements and petroleum titles and other related legislative compliance processes.

The Land Use Planning Branch helps to shape and inform land use planning policy and outcomes. It aims to maintain access for exploration and development of the State's mineral, basic raw material, petroleum and geothermal energy resources while assisting with the delivery of State land use objectives. This involves industry consultation, multi-commodity geological assessments and regional prospectivity studies.

To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn linkedin . To find out more about the Land Use Planning Branch, please visit our website Land-use-planning

The role

As a Senior Geologist in the Land Use Geoscience team, you will utilise your technical and industry knowledge/experience in conjunction with good judgement, research and analytical skills, to undertake geological assessments and prospectivity analysis to inform land tenure decisions and mitigate land use conflict across the State. Additionally, you will provide geoscientific advice on resources and significant mineralisation for mining lease applications, and mining compliance matters relating to mineral resources, mineral prospectivity and reported mineral exploration activities.

Your success in this role will be underpinned by your ability to provide professional geoscientific advice on mineral, petroleum and geothermal energy exploration and development to ensure continuity of community benefits from Western Australia's geological endowment. Your in-depth knowledge and experience in multi-commodity mineral exploration and prospectivity analysis, will see you excel in this position. Your ability to work collaboratively and positively interact with a range of stakeholders, problem solve and navigate complex land use and planning matters related to land and resource access will also be essential for this role.

A significant portion of this role is responsible for managing the Department's land estate commitments under Native Title Settlement Agreements including undertaking industry consultation, resource assessments and prospectivity analyses to protect resources from incompatible land tenure changes/uses. This position has two direct reports and a role in scientific leadership to maintain and improve Land Use Planning's spatial databases and business systems.

We offer comprehensive training, complemented by the support of an experienced team of geologists and a highly committed leadership group focused on driving positive change and lasting benefits for the State. Additionally, we are dedicated to fostering your professional growth, which includes provisions for attending conferences and workshops to further enhance your expertise.

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. Conveniently close to public transport and nearby City of Perth parking. Whether it's enjoying the tranquil Queens Gardens or the riverside foreshore, you'll be spoilt for choice. You will also enjoy onsite lifestyle facilities, including bike lockers, fully equipped change rooms and personal lockers.

Further information

Please contact Jordana Gardiner-Haukohl, Principal Geologist - Land Use Geoscience on or via Jordana.GARDINER- or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We 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 approved equivalent degree.
• Substantial experience in geoscience studies related to the mineral resource industry particularly in mineral exploration and/or mineralisation studies, including experience working with geoscience databases and GIS software, and demonstrated record of producing high-standard reports and maps.
• Experience in dealing with land-use planning issues associated with land and resource access.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Namrata Bhattarai, Human Resource Officer on or email

To submit your application, click on the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 14 may 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.

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