Manager Basement Geoscience

Senior Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $151,221 - $168,735

(including salary $128,551 - $143,611)

Northern Territory Geological Survey

One ongoing vacancy is available working either in Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant

Opportunity for an experienced geoscientist to lead teams conducting geoscience studies on the basement provinces of the NT.

The Northern Territory Geological Survey (NTGS) provides unique opportunities to work on diverse and challenging multi-scale geoscientific projects across a wide variety of geological terranes. The team has a strong focus on supporting minerals resources exploration, by undertaking a range of projects to build knowledge of the geology and resource potential of the Northern Territory.

As the Manager, Basement Geoscience (SP1) you will contribute your technical expertise and provide leadership and management, to a diverse team delivering a range of multidisciplinary geoscience projects to improve understanding and effectively deliver and communicate information on the regional geological framework of the basement provinces of the Northern Territory. You will be responsible for ensuring team members adhere to data governance and organisational reporting standards relating to the acquisition, processing and dissemination of geoscientific data and information.

This role will make good use of your strong leadership skills and technical expertise, advanced communication and influencing skills as you drive team goals, strategies and work plans, and support the Director Regional Geoscience in strategic planning, business development to meet operational requirements. In addition to the above, you will be required to maintain currency of knowledge and awareness of modern and emerging geoscientific concepts and technologies, as well as building strong working relationships and collaborative networks with your peers and external stakeholders.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Dorothy Close on or

Quote vacancy number: 24313

Closing date: 15/10/2025

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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