Senior Geologist at Government of South Australia (Adelaide)

Job Description

Eligibility

: Open to Everyone

TheDepartment for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverseand flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applicationsfrom women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islanders and people withdisabilities.

Aboutthe opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has becomeavailable for a Senior Geologist (CriticalMinerals).
The Senior Geologist isresponsible for updating and improving the States knowledge of itscritical mineral resources and critical mineral potential, throughthe assessment, collection and interpretation of geoscientificinformation and data, with a particular focus on Rare EarthElements (REEs). The position will contribute to a greatergeological understanding of the States resources and mineralsystems, thereby promoting mineral prospectivity and growth in theState.

Aboutus: The Department for Energy and Mining(DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing theresponsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuelsof the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy andlow carbon products of the future.
Our low-costpower, leading regulation system and culture of innovation isleading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modernmanufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greaterprosperity and security for the people of SouthAustralia.

KeySelection Criteria:
Please only address the dotpoints listed below in your application

Demonstrated deep knowledge and experience in understanding REE deposits and occurrences differentiated by their type (for example IOCG-related, ionic clay-hosted REEs, vein/breccia hosted REEs, magmatic-related REEs).

Demonstrated knowledge of analytical techniques used for investigating REE occurrences and their geological setting

Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly and coherently, both verbally and in writing.

An understanding of South Australian geology is highly desirable

Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia

Qualifications:
Postgraduate degree majoring in geology or equivalent relatedfield.

Remuneration:
PO3 $98,313– 103,936 per annum
Full-time role,working 37.5 hours per week

SpecialConditions:

This is a contract position for a period of 12 months.

Out of hours work may be required.

Field work may be required.

A current driver’s licence is essential.

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