Classification: Senior Geoscientist
Employment Status: Ongoing, Full-Time

You will be a geoscience professional with broad experience in building 3D geological models, expertise in modelling software packages, and proficiency in compiling data and maintaining databases. You will have comprehensive geological knowledge as well as being process-oriented with the ability to design and document modelling workflows.

This role works within the 3D team creating regional-scale models which provide a framework for more detailed interpretation projects. The role requires an ability to work collaboratively and communicate your results both within the team and to other stakeholders. Your demonstrated capability to solve complex problems under pressure and strong project management skills will be essential for building models in a production environment. Experience creating regional scale interpretations and knowledge of hard-rock geology will be highly regarded.

If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW we would love to hear from you!

The Department of Planning and Environment is the lead NSW Government agency in planning for a growing NSW.

The Department’s vision – Planning for a growing NSW: inspiring strong communities, protecting our environment – provides the benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to engaging and working collaboratively with key State and Local Government, community and industry stakeholders to deliver better outcomes in the areas of planning, local government and the environment.

Primary purpose of the role:  The Senior Geoscientist – 3D Modelling is a member of a small team undertaking 3D geological modelling projects across the state. This position provides expert knowledge on 3D geology, modelling methodologies and processes, and a focus on data compilation and model documentation.

You must read the following documents prior to preparing your application:

Role description
Application Guide
Applying for a role in the NSW public Sector

Job Notes: A Recruitment Pool may be established for future temporary and ongoing roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from DPE and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12 month period.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in geology or equivalent with honours and/or post graduate qualifications
• Advanced computer skills, including interrogating data, database management, and building 3D models.
• Strong documentation skills and written and oral communication

To Apply:

• Provide your personal information as prompted;
• Attach your resume that sets out your education, work history and other facts about yourself that relate to the role (maximum of 4 pages);
• Attach a cover letter that is relevant to the role (maximum of 1 page).
• Complete all the questions in the online application. Two of the questions will require you to provide specific examples from your experience (4000 character limit per question). These questions are shown below. Do not address these in your cover letter.

Q1. Describe a large and complex 3D geological model you have built. What was your role in the project? What were the major challenges you faced? Describe the process you used to collate and verify data and how the data were stored and archived.

Q2. Describe a complex problem you had to solve when integrating diverse datatypes to create a 3D model.

The information provided in your application needs to show how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. (Refer to the role description for details about the capabilities and the associated behaviour indicators. The role description also lists the essential role requirements.)

DPE is committed to providing a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace. We are also committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible. Candidates should discuss options available for this role with the hiring manager.