Geophysicist

2 weeks ago


Wollongong, Australia Milsearch Pty Ltd Full time

**Geophysicist**

**Full-time - Australia Wide**

**Head Office - Wollongong**

**About Milsearch**

Milsearch is an Australian family-owned company with 30 years of experience as an international service provider in the remediation of land and marine areas contaminated by Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). The company provides innovative solutions to both government and private sectors in regions of the world that have been exposed to past military conflict, training and munitions disposal. Our market is driven by the growing world population that needs more space, is transitioning to low carbon/renewable energy and increasing global trade. Milsearch is active across Australia, the South Pacific and South East Asia.

Milsearch’s Geophysics Department is one of our core departments responsible for locating UXO below the surface utilising an array of geophysical equipment.

**The Position**

To support our growing volume of UXO remediation projects, Milsearch is seeking highly motivated Geophysicists to join our team. Positions are available for full-time, parttime, or casual employment.

As a Geophysicist you will be responsible for completing various geophysical surveys in support of our UXO remediation activities alongside our current and experienced team members.

The role of a full-time Geophysicist is broad and varied, but your main duties and responsibilities will include:

- Devising creative technical solutions that enable you to effectively complete geophysical surveys for UXO in Australia and abroad.
- Plan, execute and interpret geophysical surveys both onshore and offshore with a focus on obtaining data of the highest quality.
- Manage the geophysical and location equipment resources of Milsearch
- Test and review new technology for UXO search.

**Job Requirements**
- A bachelor's degree in geophysics, earth science, or surveying from a reputable institution.
- Experience in field geophysical survey operation (preferred).
- Willingness to work across Australia or abroad for an average of eight months a year.
- Current Passport (preferred).
- An Australian Government Security Clearance or be eligible for a security clearance (minimum requirement of Australian Citizenship).
- A team player who is focused on results and who has strong analytical skills.

**How To Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $80,000.00 - $119,999.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We have COVID-19 protocols in place.

Application Question(s):

- Advise which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? I have permanent work rights with no restrictions or I have temporary work rights with no restrictions
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- There maybe a requirement to undergo a police check

Licence/Certification:

- Security Clearance (preferred)
- Australian driver's licence (required)