Chief Government Geologist – Ref: 5125
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Geologist to play a pivotal role and contribute to the future of resourcesprojects in Queensland
About Hunter Executive
Hunter Executive Search Consultants are an Executive Search company specialising in professional placements for the Engineering, Resources, Environment and Water industries across Australia.
About the opportunity
Due to an upcoming retirement, we are currently working in partnership with the Queensland Government – Department of Natural Resources and Mines, to recruit the Chief Government Geologist role within the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ).
The purpose of the role is to provide leadership and management to the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) and to promote and develop the resource potential of Mining, Petroleum and Energy projects in QLD to a variety of customers both in Australia and overseas.
The position will report to the Deputy Director General and will play a key role in the future of resources projects in Queensland by supporting the minerals, coal, coal seam gas, petroleum & gas and geothermal exploration industries.
About you
To be successful for this position, you will need a technical background in Geology and significant experience in projects in Queensland ideally across of variety of different areas.
You will be capable of providing strong leadership and management to a team of around 80 geological professionals with support from other senior staff and team leaders in the department.
You will also be able to liaise effectively with a variety of key stakeholders such as Operators, Consultancies, Investors, Technical organisations, Community groups, Ministers and other Government departments in relation to technical and other issues.
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What’s in it for you?
For more information, a confidential discussion or a full job description, please send your resume to ben@hunterexecutive.com.au (Microsoft Word copy preferred) or call Ben Oakley on 0417 178 220
