Project Geoscientist, Geochemistry

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Project Geoscientist, Geochemistry in Melbourne, VIC. Responsibilities include coordinating fieldwork, analyzing geochemical data, and providing technical advice on critical minerals. Candidates must have a relevant degree, field experience, and strong communication skills. This fixed-term role offers hybrid work arrangements until June 30, 2026.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is hiring a Project Geoscientist, Geochemistry in Melbourne, VIC. The role involves coordinating fieldwork, analyzing geochemical data, and providing technical advice on critical minerals. Candidates need a relevant degree, field data collection experience, and strong communication skills. This is a fixed-term position until June 30, 2026, with hybrid work arrangements available.
The Project Geoscientist, Geochemistry is responsible for coordinating field work to collect, analyse, interpret and deliver high-quality geochemical data to support delivery of Theme 1: Mapping the Opportunity of the Victorian Critical Minerals Roadmap. Supporting environmental geochemistry investigations, including baseline characterisation studies Project Geoscientist, Geochemistry aids in the provision of technical advice on the controls and distribution of critical minerals geochemistry and prospectivity in Victoria, including areas identified as a Priority Critical Minerals Development Zone.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
• A tertiary qualification in environmental science, geoscience or science is mandatory, a component of independent research (Hons minimum) will be advantageous.
• A current valid Victorian driver's licence is mandatory.
• Proven ability to design, collect and deliver high-quality geochemical data, including in the field, to support a deliverable aligned with project objectives.
• Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with geoscientific data, including the use of spatial and/or geochemistry software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, ioGAS, etc).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare data and content (e.g. MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, etc) as part of contributing to the timely delivery of geoscience outputs such as reports, presentations and/or supporting material.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to safety, and the ability to engage, collaborate and gain cooperation with a range of stakeholders as part of effective participation in multi-disciplinary teams.
• A member of a national and/or international professional geoscience organisation is desired.
• CPR and First Aid certification would be advantageous.

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 18th March 2025.

Other Relevant Information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au