Project Data Geoscientist

Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Regional Geoscience, Northern Territory

Geological Survey

Job title Project Data Geoscientist Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin or Alice Springs

Position number 10173 RTF 359185 Closing 22/11/2026

Contact Barry Reno on 08 8999 5276 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359185

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Primary objective
Undertake a range of geoscience projects to build knowledge of the geology and resource potential of the Northern Territory.

Context statement
The purpose of the Northern Territory Geological Survey is to attract, de-risk and support investment in resource exploration and

development in the Territory and provide geoscience-based advice to government and the community. The Project Geologist

role will contribute their technical expertise in a range of programs that can include geological framework, mineral and/or energy

systems studies, and the analysis of geoscientific data. The role will deliver multidisciplinary geoscience projects to improve

understanding of the regional geological framework and resource potential of the Northern Territory through the integration,

analysis and interpretation of geoscientific data.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Contribute expertise in geological framework, mineral and/or petroleum systems studies and geological investigations to

improving understanding of the geological framework and resource potential of the Northern Territory

• Contribute to the acquisition, QA/QC, integration, processing, analysis, visualisation and dissemination of geoscientific data,

adhering to data governance standards and applying contemporary data science techniques.

• Maintain currency of knowledge and awareness of modern and emerging geoscientific concepts, methods and technologies
• Undertake administrative duties including assisting contract management, procurement, reporting and technical

documentation.

• Communicate technical and scientific information effectively to a broad audience across a variety of channels
• Build and support strong working relationships and be an effective team member
• Contribute to the acquisition, processing and dissemination of geoscientific data and geological information, adhering to data

governance standards

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Honours or higher degree in geoscience from a recognised university

2. Demonstrated experience in undertaking regional-scale, multidisciplinary geological framework and/or mineral and/or energy

systems studies.

3. Demonstrated experience in the acquisition, QA/QC, processing, analysis and integration of geoscientific data in a GIS and/or

data science environment.

4. Demonstrated experience using data analysis and programming tools such as Python, R, or SQL to analyse, manage or

visualise geoscientific datasets.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to a technical and non-technical audience and a demonstrated ability to

write and review evidence-based scientific reports

6. Demonstrated ability to contribute to effective team outcomes and the timely delivery of project outputs

Desirable

1. Demonstrated ability to perform geological fieldwork effectively in remote areas and contribute to the development of, and

adherence to, safety procedures

2. Knowledge of the geology and mineral/petroleum resources of the Northern Territory