Senior Geologist

SC Level 2 $112,266 - $123,008 pa (PSCSAA 2024) Permanent - Full Time Mineral House - East Perth

Permanent Appointment

Join a team committed to scientific integrity, public service, and real‑world impact

Would you like to be a part of the new Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration?

As a member of the department, you will help support the development of Western Australia’s resources sector, which oversees resource development and improved environmental outcomes for mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA and future generations.

Our people will be provided with a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, working at home, in the field or in the office, training and development opportunities, and ongoing support to enable you to achieve outcomes for our community. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.

The Role As the Senior Geologist, you will form part of a dynamic team responsible for the capture and maintenance of geoscientific and commodity information including industry activity by compiling and editing the Mines and Mineral Deposits (MINEDEX) database. You will also generate data for specialty map products on mining industry activity, and provide geoscientific advice within your field of expertise on general matters, Mining Act matters, and for ministerial purposes.

Your research and analytical skills as well as your experience in working with geoscientific databases and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) will be key to your success in this role.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached

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