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- Full time ongoing role available.
- Location: Maitland preferred, however other NSW locations may also be considered
- Salary from $116K pa plus super
- Accelerate your career without leaving town
The Geological Survey of NSW (part of Mining, Exploration and Geoscience) are looking for their next Senior Geoscientist (Geospatial) to join the team.
As the Senior Geoscientist (Geospatial) you’ll provide project leadership and expert knowledge and advice in the governance, management and maintenance of new and legacy NSW geological mapping-related GIS data and information on behalf of GSNSW and MEG.
The role also administers and maintains the NSW Seamless (statewide) Geology and related stratigraphic databases based on an extensive understanding of NSW geology and GIS or geological mapping methodology and software applications.
Using your demonstrated experience in applied GIS software and techniques, as well as your experience in applied geological mapping techniques at the desktop and in the field, you’ll be responsible for:
- Maintaining and updating the NSW seamless geology databases and related geological datasets, including the NSW stratigraphic databases
- Annual delivery of seamless geology data updates
- Staying abreast of the latest NSW geoscientific data and knowledge to inform data quality
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Advanced skills in ESRI ArcGIS software, including data capture, editing, merging and geoprocessing (relevant to geological mapping)
- Highly developed skills in GIS techniques, spatial data analytics and data processing and formatting
- The ability to work with alternative GIS and database software such as MapInfo and QGIS
- Highly developed knowledge of NSW geology, particularly regarding geological mapping data
- Well-developed understanding of geological field mapping and relevant data
- Highly develop written and oral communications skills
- The ability to adapt to changes in data requirements and software technology, supporting new customer needs or innovation
A degree in geoscience, with honours and/or postgraduate qualifications is also an essential requirement of the role.
Interested in knowing more?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Sunday 30 June 2024.
Inquiries about the role should be directed to Guy Fleming, Manager Geospatial & Graphics via ***********@regional.nsw.gov.au or 0439 446 ***. You can also read the Role Description.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.
Please note:
Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within MEG and is a condition of engagement.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
About the Department of Regional NSW:
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW) is the department focussed on protecting and growing primary industries, supporting sustainable land management, overseeing the state’s mineral, mining resources, and ensuring that government investment supports strong regional communities and economies. DRNSW brings together the Department of Primary Industries; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
