Senior Geologist (MIS19249) Permanent Appointment Are you passionate about understanding Western Australia’s mineral potential and contributing towards the energy transition? Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible, and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community? Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers’ health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations. The role As the Senior Geologist in the Critical Mineral Systems team, you will provide minerals-orientated geoscientific information through research and project activities. This will involve undertaking geoscientific studies and compiling and editing quality maps, reports, and datasets suitable for publication with minimal supervision. Your demonstrated experience in geoscientific studies, including fieldwork, relevant to mineral deposits and the ability to compile high-quality reports, maps and datasets to publication standard will be key to your success in this role. You will bring to the role your commitment to meeting objectives, identifying, and implementing appropriate risk strategies. Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process. While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application. Further information Please contact Paul Duuring, Manager Mineral Systems Mapping on (08) 9222 3155 or via Paul.DUURINGdemirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn. How to apply We ask for you to provide a detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points: Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in geoscience or approved equivalent degree. Demonstrated experience in geoscientific studies, including fieldwork, relevant to mineral deposits and the ability to compile high-quality reports, maps and datasets to publication standard. Demonstrated experience working with geoscience databases and GIS software. In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Namrata Bhattatari, Human Resource Officer on (08) 922 23336 or email RecruitmentandEngagementdemirs.wa.gov.au. To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter. Supporting diversity and inclusion DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and people of diverse sexualities. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here. Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate. CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 30 January 2025 (WST). Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time. We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team. Attachments - Applicant Information Pack.pdf - Job Description Form You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.