AIG Mentoring Program 2025: Call for State Champion Volunteers! Nominations close Friday, 13 December 2024

The Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) is seeking volunteers to serve as State Champions for the 2025 Mentoring Program.

State Champions are vital to the program’s success, playing a key role in:
• Matching Mentors and Mentees: Reviewing applications and strategically pairing mentors with mentees based on their career goals and expertise (4-12 hours over April-May; more for states with larger number of participants).
• Building community: Organising at least three social events throughout the year (May-November) to foster connections and networking amongst participants.
• Collaboration and support: Attending monthly committee meetings and in some instances, working with other State Champions and the AIG Support team.
• Seek and pursue sponsors: Identify prospective federal and local state program sponsors
• Communication: Helping to draft communication materials for mentors and mentees.

Why Become a State Champion?
• Make a difference in the geoscience community by supporting career development.
• Gain valuable leadership and organisational skills.
• Network with other passionate geoscientists.
• Contribute to a program with a proven track record of success (over 200 mentor-mentee pairings since its inception).

Who can apply?
This is a great opportunity for AIG members who are interested in:
• Mentoring and supporting others in their careers.
• Contributing to a positive and engaging program.
• Building their leadership skills

We highly encourage previous state champions to apply!

How to Apply:
If you’re enthusiastic about mentoring and making a difference in the geoscience field, apply now through the application form: https://forms.office.com/r/XT7dt4qqmn. Nominations close Friday, 13 December 2024.

Nominations will be assessed by a steering committee who will select the best fit for each State Champion role.

Don’t miss this chance to be a leader and make a positive impact. Apply today!

The following Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) applications have been received. (Updated 28 October, 2024)
AIG Fellows and Members with knowledge of the applicants are invited to provide written reviews by email.  AIG’s professional registration program includes both each applicant’s relevant professional experience and ethics.

• Jacobus Nel, of Brisbane, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Hydrogeology.
• Mr Damon Symons, of Bendigo, Vic, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mining.
• Mr Chris Connelly, of Pakenham, Vic, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Evgeny Grishin, of Athens, Greece, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Resource Estimation.
• Mr Alexander Edwards, of Mt Lawley, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Hydrogeology.
• Mr Markus Staubman, of Liffey, Tasmania, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Rayiez Bhoelan, of Meerzorg, Suriname, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Luke Brouwers, of Brisbane, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Ms Christine Prasad, of Clayfield, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Ms Tanya Strate, of Cooma, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Geotechnical & Engineering and Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Jeffrey Batolbatol, of West End, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Robert Barr, of Lesmurdie, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mining and Mineral Resources Estimation.
• Dr Nicholas Dyriw, of Paddington, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mineral Exploration and Mining.
• Mr Jules Darras, of Wickham, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Geotechnical & Engineering and Regional Geology.
• Mr Damien Shepherd, of Yandina, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geophysics.
• Dr Nicholas Dryriw, of Paddington, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mineral Exploration and Mining.
• Dr Marc Addison, of South Brisbane, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Shahzada Rivzi, of Dee Why, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr David Winterbotham, of Gaven, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Coal and Mineral Exploration.
• Ms Claudia Woodley, of Sutherland, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Connor Auker, of Woolahra, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Ruoyu Zhao, of Booragoon, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Oisin Coffey, of Woodlands, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration
• Mr Craig Barker, of Cottesloe, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mining, Mineral Exploration and Mineral Resource Estimation.
• Mr Adrian Buck, of Brisbane, Qld, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Resource Estimation.
• Ms Sirini de Silva, of Sydney, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mrs Amy Tsagopoulos, of Heathridge, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Shannon Ramsay, of Callala Bay, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Phillip Thomas, of Brighton, Vic, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mineral Exploration and Mineral Asset Valuation.

AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program is Australia’s most rigorous recognition program for continuous professional development by Australian geoscientists. The Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program of AIG recognises Fellows and Members who have committed to the maintenance and continuous development of their technical and professional skills and capabilities. This commitment is widely recognised by employers. Importantly, the program provides a means by which self-employed geoscientists and consultants may demonstrate their commitment to continuous professional development to both existing and potential clients.

AIG’s RPGeo program is unique in Australia by specifically recognising experience in up to three fields of geoscientific practice.

Further information regarding AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist programme is available here.

JORC Committee invites public feedback of the draft JORC Code.

The Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) has released the draft JORC Code for public feedback through an online survey, seeking comment from stakeholders ahead of the final review and update of the JORC Code.

The public feedback period will be open for three months, closing 31st October 2024.

The survey allows for responses to be tailored to those elements of the code with which you have the most interaction, experience and interest and can be completed by both individuals and/or organisation entities.

In addition to the survey, JORC engagement events will be held in major centres and online from mid-August to end of September. The schedule of events is available here Draft JORC Code Consultation Events

JORC engagement events are being organised in co-ordination with the Parent Bodies AIG, AusIMM, and MCA, and will be advertised on the JORC Website and in member communications.

Your participation and feedback is encouraged.

Access documents and survey via: https://www.jorc.org/