AddressWorking at Geoscience Australia
At Geoscience Australia, we are passionate about improving the lives of Australians by exploring our country’s rich and deep geological history to answer current and future geoscience challenges. Our understanding of this ancient continent builds on the knowledge of Country held by our nation’s original miners, mappers and navigators.
Within the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater ( MEG) Division, our diverse and high-performing teams acquire, analyse and deliver precompetitive data, information, tools and new thinking to support the sustainable development of Australia’s minerals, energy and groundwater resources. We provide authoritative and independent technical advice to the Australian Government and promote the responsible development of Australia’s natural resources, including enabling our technological and renewable energy future though Critical Minerals, green hydrogen, green metals and carbon-abatement strategies.
Within the Mineral Resources Advice and Promotion (MRAP) Section, we contribute to the Australian Critical Minerals Research & Development Hub, providing underpinning data and technical advice that supports government priorities and actions under Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy, as well as supporting the Foreign Investment Review Board, AusTrade activities and the implementation of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
For more information on how we are applying Earth science for Australia’s future, check out our website.
Your workplace
We value the diversity of our people, and we are dedicated to providing you with a positive and supportive workplace, where you can bring your whole self to work.
As we acknowledge that the success of our organisation is due to people like you, we have a progressive and diverse workplace culture that encourages and celebrates equality, individuality and innovation. We also have, and encourage everybody to participate in, a variety of diversity and inclusion forums such as our; Gender Equity Network at GA (GENGA), the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, the Diversity, Culture and Inclusion Champions Group and our People and Culture Committee. These are just some of the forums in which you can influence your workplace experience.
We believe that by embracing diversity, in the way you think and in the way you do your work, you will play a key role in shaping the research, talent and culture of Geoscience Australia; therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or disability.
What we can offer you
When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here.
The role
This role will support the delivery of the Critical Mineral By-product Potential project being delivered as part of the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub. The Hub brings together expertise from Australia’s leading Federal science agencies: Geoscience Australia, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and CSIRO, as well as policy expertise from the Critical Minerals Office. The Hub works with industry and research partners on technical challenges, coordinates and aligns Critical Minerals research and development activities, and drives collaborative research across the Critical Minerals value chain needed to support clean energy and Australia’s net zero policy agenda.
More information on the Hub can be found here.
Based at Geoscience Australia and working as a Mineral Resources Advice Specialist for Critical Minerals in the MRAP Section you will:
- Use your expertise and project leadership skills to foster innovation and contribute to the successful delivery of the Critical Minerals By-Product Potential project and other priority projects in the Hub and MRAP.
- Work with the database development team to develop by-product workflows and tools, such as quantification.
- Support the provision of detailed, expert technical advice on by-product potential for a range of mineral commodities to support decision making in government.
- Contribute to and lead mineral resource publications and other products to inform government, industry, investors and other stakeholders.
- Research, interpret, assess and record industry and other reports on Australian mineral resource estimations in the national database; carry out quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy and currency
- Develop, broaden and maintain expert knowledge across a range of mineral sectors, including exploration, commodity and market trends, legislation and regulation regimes, and the Australian Government’s objectives for Critical Minerals, green metals and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
- Communicate on Critical Minerals resource matters with a range of stakeholders in different fora, e.g., within the Hub, at conferences, investor meetings, media; represent the organisation at external meetings.
- Share your growing knowledge and expertise with the team, providing leadership and advice.
- Support the MRAP Director, MRAP Assistant Directors, the Hub Manager and other senior staff, and contribute to the strategic direction of the MRAP section and the Hub.
To achieve this, you will work with MRAP and Hub team members and colleagues across the MEG Division, and Geoscience Australia more broadly. You will also work with external public service colleagues, such as Hub members from ANSTO and CSIRO, and those in the Critical Minerals Office, the Office of the Chief Economist and the Foreign Ivestments Review Board; colleagues in state and territory geological surveys; and with consultants, academics and industry contacts.
What we are looking for
These are the skills and qualities that will demonstrate success:
- Intellectual curiosity; attention to detail; good judgement; awareness of domestic and global events; a willingness to become a leading expert in the field of national resource assessment, particularly for by-product potential.
- The capability to apply your specialist data and science knowledge to the provision of authoritative advice and/or products on matters that require considerable interpretation and analysis.
- Well developed written skills including the ability to translate complex technical information for a range of different audiences.
- Well-developed data literacy backed by sound research and data-analysis skills, with the ability to interpret information and identify key issues and inform decision-making.
- Proficiency and experience with using relational databases and geographic information systems.
- Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with a network of key people internally and externally, particularly with Hub members in ANSTO and CSIRO.
- The capability to meet challenges, adapt to changing or uncertain circumstances, be proactive in rescheduling and rescoping work priorities, and maintain effective performance.
- Ability and interest to both learn from and develop others, sharing and growing your expertise to build organisational capability.
- A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive culture in your team and workplace.
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or experience in the mining or processing industries will be looked upon favourably.
Are you unsure about applying?
Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role.
To Apply
Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include:
· Your resume (no more than 3 pages)
· A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Allison Brittnon (02) 6249 9*** or email *************@ga.gov.au
To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review, ‘Applying for an APS job: cracking the code’.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria.
- Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.
- The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role.
- Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing and satisfying pre- employment screening, which includes a police history check.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position. For more information please visit the Australian Public Service Commission website.
Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting 133 677, and requesting to be connected with our Recruitment team on 02 6249 9*** in order to obtain selection documentation.
Technical Assistance
If you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on (02) 6249 9*** or email **@ga.gov.au.
A merit list/pool may be created from this process. If you are successful for the merit pool, your details may be shared with other Australian Public Service agencies unless you choose not to have your details disclosed.
