Senior Geoscientist (Ai-Ml)

Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.

About usGeoscience Australia is leading the Australian Government's 35-year, $3.4 billion Resourcing Australia's Prosperity Initiative, mapping Australia's resources for a sustainable future. The initiative will use precompetitive data, geoscientific research and analysis to assess national potential for a broad suite of resources critical to the net zero transition, supporting a strong resources and energy sector. It will map national groundwater systems, improve environmental management and approvals, and empower First Nations peoples and local communities.
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of all Australians.

Our cultureOur strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills, and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate, and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.
Our workplace is committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.

What we can offer youWhen 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 key duties of the position include:The Integrated Geological Mapping Section is part of the Mineral Systems Branch in the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater Division. The Integrated Geological Mapping Section provides precompetitive national geological data in support of the responsible development of a diverse resources sector in Australia. Our data supports exploration for groundwater, minerals, and energy and is integral to work within the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater Division such as precompetitive mineral potential assessments, critical minerals studies, and regional drilling programs.
The work of the Integrated Geological Mapping Section will be integral to the Resourcing Australia's Prospectivity initiative, a recently announced, multi-decadal investment in pre-competitive geoscience by the Commonwealth Government. Resourcing Australia's Prosperity will, over 35 years, at a national scale and through deep dives, progressively map Australia's highly prospective regions, critical minerals, groundwater, and resources needed for the transition to net zero.

The roleThis role is a senior science role in the Australian Public Service that will provide authoritative and technical advice from the deposit to the global scale and promote the responsible development of Australia's natural resources. A major focus of this role will be to better map and understand the systems that lead to the discovery of minerals needed for clean energy to help Australia achieve net zero emissions. Your work will help secure more value from our resources and support a thriving domestic manufacturing sector. Our work supports Australian Government initiatives with the aim of stimulating mineral exploration investment, including critical minerals, to open new producing provinces with mineral endowments.

In this role you will:Have a scientific leadership role in securing Australia's future resource needs and the transition to net zero emissions, with a focus on Australian critical and strategic minerals and their importance to the wider community and whole of government agenda.Provide strategic technical leadership and drive innovation in geological mapping, geochemistry, and mineral systems supporting the strategic direction of Geoscience Australia and the Australian Government's priorities.Build strong, strategic, and collaborative relationships with stakeholders in government, industry, and academia, nationally and internationally.Work collaboratively, leading the scientific direction of a multi-disciplinary team to integrate a range of geoscientific information to inform mineral understanding for critical minerals at regional to national scale.Contribute expertise to building staff capability, including promoting Geoscience Australia work to increase adoption of innovation by external stakeholders. To be successful in the role you will:Provide high-level scientific leadership in predictive geological mapping using specialist methodologies, including most of the following: integrated surface and subsurface modelling using machine learning, geostatistical modelling, data mining, remote sensing and integrated geomorphological, regolith and geological interpretation, in support of geological and resource potential studies and national scale mapping.Drive the development and deliver fit-for-purpose national-scale precompetitive data and predictive mapping products and tools to support resource potential mapping, exploration, and discovery of new critical and strategic mineral resources.Build and sustain long-term relationships and liaise with a range of stakeholders, including across industry, Government, and the science community.Provide a vision for the role of precompetitive geoscience in tackling societal challenges and the transition to net zero emissions and how these activities fit into the organisation, wider community, and whole of government agenda.Mentor and provide expert scientific expertise to support building staff capability in artificial intelligence, e.g. machine learning.Have highly developed written and oral communication skills, and ability to clearly convey key points and explain complex information to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, and experience preparing technical reports, papers, and other written communication to meet peer-review standards.Demonstrate a commitment to building a positive and inclusive culture.Adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and consistently behave in an honest, ethical, and professional way. Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualificationsA proven track record in computing geoscience, in the field of geochemistry and/or geological mapping applied to understanding national scale mineral systems.An ability to build collaborations and contribute effectively to professional and technically focused multi-disciplinary teams.Demonstrated science excellence, with a history of innovation and impact. 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 percent 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 ApplyPlease 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 in addition to the three pages please include a publication record).A brief statement (no more than 1500 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 Marie-Aude Bonnardot on (02) 6249 9141 or email ******.
To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Service please review, 'Applying for an APS job: cracking the code'.

Eligibility CriteriaBe 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. RecruitabilityRecruitAbility 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.

Technical AssistanceIf you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on (02) 6249 9777 or email ******.
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.

Getting to know Geoscience AustraliaGeoscience Australia is an Australian Government listed entity within the Industry, Innovation and Science portfolio. Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure, and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate, and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. We are committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees and offer a flexible and diverse workplace.
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