Principal Geologist

**Department for Energy and Mining**
**Job reference**: 592953

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Ongoing

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About the opportunity**:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a **Principal Geologist - Energy Resources**

**About us**:
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.
Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Highly experienced geologist with significant industry experience and a proven project track record in both exploration and development scenarios.
- Knowledge of South Australian geology particularly in relation to prospective petroleum basins and emerging energy resources including industry operations.
- Sound knowledge of the global and local economic landscapes and issues affecting the upstream petroleum sector, the emerging energy resource sector (e.g. natural hydrogen) and the South Australian economy - in the context of critical social, economic and commercial considerations.
- Deep understanding of effective investment attraction strategies aimed at the global upstream petroleum exploration industry.

**Qualifications**:
Essential: Degree in Science majoring in geology or geophysics (Hons).
Desirable: Post graduate qualifications in Petroleum Geology and/or Energy Geoscience.

**Remuneration**:
PO4, $109,060 - $118,690 per annum
Full-time role working 37.5 hours per week

**Special Conditions**:
DEM encourages flexible working arrangements such as part time work, job share, compressed weeks and purchased leave. Arrangements are negotiated with the appropriate Manager.
- International and interstate travel may necessitate periods of absence.
- The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia.

**Enquiries**:
Elinor Alexander
Director, Industry Facilitation & Geoscience, GSSA
08 84292436

**Application Instructions**:
All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

**Applications close**: 29/05/2024 6:00 PM