Lead Project Geoscientist x2

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time
Lead Project Geoscientist x 2
  • Salary: $138,631 to $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)
  • Fixed term role: 2 years
  • Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
  • Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Lead Project Geoscientist will join the Storage team, working closely with the Offshore Storage and Regulatory Manager and external geosequestration advisors to assist with the planning and delivery of the CarbonNet Project's geological storage program for greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment permit G-5-AP. This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience towards achieving regulatory approvals for CarbonNet's Kookaburra potential GHG storage site.

The Team

The positions of Lead Project Geoscientist form a part of CarbonNet within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.

The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) Group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. ITI champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. CarbonNet is jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth governments to investigate the feasibility of commercial scale carbon capture and storage in Gippsland.

About You
  • Demonstrated geological knowledge and experience in Oil and Gas or CCS in subsurface exploration or development projects. Experience in the Gippsland Basin would be advantageous.
  • Geoscientific skills and experience that would ideally include a combination of seismic interpretation, well correlation, core analysis, petrophysics, subsurface facies analysis and mapping, and well planning and engineering. Some experience with inputs to static and dynamic models and SLB Petrel or competitor software would be an advantage.
  • Advanced approach to risk assessment and the application of risk to determine the suitability of future monitoring plans for CO2 containment and conformance.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Scott Bailey, Engineering Director on 0412 729 176 or scott.bailey@ecodev.vic.gov.au

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How To Apply

Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 20 August 2025.
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