Geologist

Ignite are looking to hear from an experienced and qualified Geologist that will directly assist in the development of national geological data sets for a Federal Government entity.

Location:
Australian Capital Territory

Duration:
until 30th of June 2024

Australian Citizens

Responsibilities:

• Read, extract, interpret and summarise key geological, lithological, geochemical, mineralogical, and other information for geological rock units of Australia from maps, reports and publications.
• Compile data in relevant relational databases.
• Develop working relationships with the team and other parts of the organisation.
• Be prepared to work with limited supervision, and to seek advice from colleagues where necessary.
• Be prepared to aid the team in general activities to progress the project. These may include reviewing and editing documents, meetings, stakeholder communication.
• Writing/contributing to documents and reports for both scientific and nonscientific audiences.

Required Skills/Experience:

***A minimum requirement for a degree in geology, geochemistry, or suitably equivalent tertiary qualification.

• Experience in geological research, especially conducting literature reviews and data mining from a variety of geological resources is essential.
• Experience in relational databases is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with use of stratigraphic nomenclature for geological units is highly desirable.
• Advanced GIS skills and experience with geological mapping, including the use of various other geoscience data (e.g., geophysical, drilling data) in constructing 2D geological maps and crosssections is preferred; and
• Have skills and success in working in teams, yet also be able to work under mínimal supervision or guidance.

If this role is of interest to you, please APPLY NOW, or contact Sarah Plamio on or Zarina Fitzgerald on

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