Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Northern Territory Geological Survey
Job title Project Geoscientist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 02/04/2026 to 02/04/2028
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 7112 RTF 340979 Closing 15/02/2026
Contact officer Tania Dhu on 08 8999 5214 or tania.dhu@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340979
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Undertake a range of geoscience projects to build knowledge of the geology and resource potential of 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. The Project
Geoscientist role will contribute their technical expertise in a range of programs that can include geological framework,
mineral and/or energy systems, and geophysical and/or remote sensing studies. The role will deliver geophysical and remote
sensing expertise to improve understanding of the regional geological framework and resource potential of the Northern
Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute expertise in geophysical and remote sensing to improving understanding of the geological framework and
resource potential of the Northern Territory
2. Maintain currency of knowledge and awareness of modern and emerging geoscientific concepts and technologies
3. Undertake administrative duties including assisting contract management, procurement and reporting.
4. Communicate effectively to a broad audience across a variety of channels
5. Build and support strong working relationships and be an effective team member
6. Contribute to the acquisition, processing and dissemination of geoscientific data, adhering to data governance standards
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Honours or higher degree in geoscience or a related discipline from a recognised university
2. Demonstrated experience in undertaking regional-scale, multidisciplinary geological framework and/or mineral and/or
energy systems and/or geophysical and remote sensing studies
3. Demonstrated experience in the acquisition, QA/QC, processing of geoscientific data and integration in a GIS
environment
4. 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
5. Demonstrated ability to contribute to effective team outcomes and the timely delivery of project outputs
Desirable
1. Demonstrated ability to perform geological fieldwork effectively in remote areas and contribute to the development of,
and adherence to, safety procedures
2. Knowledge of the geology and mineral/petroleum resources of the Northern Territory