Job Description Agency: Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Work Unit: Department of Mining and Energy - Northern Territory Geological Survey
Job Title: Senior Geologist Industry Intelligence
Designation: Professional 3
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Ongoing
Salary: $110,873 - $124,173
Location: Darwin
Position Number: 47005 RTF 309720
Closing Date: 03/12/2024
Contact Officer: Kate Mornane on 08 8999 5424 or
About the Agency: Department of Mining and Energy
Application Process: Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume, and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Primary Objective Monitor, analyse and report on resource industry activity across the Northern Territory. The role will develop and deliver advice and information on the mineral and energy resources, developing projects, exploration activity, and trends in 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Gather, analyse, and interpret geological and industry data to provide insights, intelligence and expert advice to Government, industry, investors and the community on the Northern Territory's exploration activity, industry trends, current developing mining projects, resource potential, and related issues, including potential land use conflicts. Develop and maintain an inventory of mineral and energy resources of the Northern Territory. Build and maintain effective networks and communicate effectively to a broad audience across a variety of channels, including local and international stakeholders across industry and Government. Contribute to the preparation of high-level advice and information to senior executive management and other stakeholders, including preparing Ministerial briefs, media briefs, speeches, reports and presentations. Contribute to the preparation and delivery of high-quality technical promotional materials and publications. Maintain currency of knowledge to ensure provision of high-quality advice and awareness of modern and emerging geoscientific and exploration concepts and technologies and the regulatory environment of the Northern Territory. As required, provide technical input and advice to assist delivery of NTGS projects, and undertake administrative duties including managing contracts, budgeting, procurement, reporting and evaluation in alignment with NTGS policies and procedures. Selection Criteria Essential Tertiary qualification in geoscience from a recognised university. Extensive knowledge of and/or experience in the resource exploration industry. Demonstrated project management experience including design, reporting, timely delivery, and budget management. 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. Demonstrated high level project management skills, including the ability to co-ordinate, prioritise, negotiate and liaise with private and public sector stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Demonstrated ability to show initiative and effectively prioritise and manage diverse tasks in a dynamic team environment. Demonstrated experience using spatial applications and relational databases (e.g. ArcGIS, MapInfo). Desirable Experience in geoscience data management, resource evaluation, economic/resource development, and/or investment attraction. Knowledge of the geology, mineral/energy resources and regulatory framework of the Northern Territory. For further information, visit Department of Mining and Energy and Resourcing the Territory .
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