Geoscientist, Asset Curator

• Full time ongoing role available
• Salary from $76K pa to $120K pa + super (actual salary paid will be dependent on skills, experience & qualifications).
• Located at the W B Clarke Geoscience Centre, Londonderry (Western Sydney), NSW

The Geological Survey of NSW (part of NSW Resources) is seeking a Geoscientist, Asset Curator (Physical and Digital) to join the team at the W B Clarke Geoscience Centre.

The Opportunity

In this role you'll play a pivotal role in managing and maintaining both digital and physical assets for the Geological Survey of NSW.

Working both independently and collaboratively, you'll enhance resource management, support innovation, and ensure the integrity of our State Significant Heritage collections by:

• Overseeing acquisition, cataloguing, and curatorship of geological and palaeontological specimens (physical and digital)
• Fostering continuous improvement and innovation in geoscientific data and services
• Liaising with stakeholders, landholders, and agencies to deliver successful projects and community outreach
• Improving the quality and accuracy of geoscience databases (Geobank)
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental, technical, and best-practice industry standards
• Maintaining lab facilities at the Geoscience Centre

What We're Looking For

To be successful you'll need tertiary qualifications in geoscience or palaeontology (postgraduate or PhD preferred), as well as a current Class C driver's licence.

You'll also need:

• Detailed knowledge of NSW geology, asset curation, and collection management
• Advanced computer skills (data analysis, cataloguing, database administration)
• Skills in mineralogy, palaeontology, petrography, or microscopy (advantageous)
• The willingness and ability to carry out fieldwork in remote areas

Why Join Us?

Working for NSW Resources offers a range of benefits and opportunities that make it an attractive place to build your career. You'll be part of a team that offers:

• Impactful Work
• Professional Development
• A Collaborative Environment
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Supportive Leadership

Other benefits of working with us include:

• A standard 35 hour working week
• 20 days of recreation leave per year
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• Stable work, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Ready to Apply?

Submit your (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Sunday 26 October 2025.

For further information about the role please contact Daniel Logan, Manager Mineral Systems via or You can also view the Role Description.

Please note:

• Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.
• A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and/or selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, video or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.