Building Tasmania
Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania and Resources
Mineral Resources Tasmania
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 25 October, *******:55 PM
Sunday 25 October, *******:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Professional Stream Band 5 - Tasmanian State Service Award
$175,521 to $194,052 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Rosny
To undertake the role of Chief Government Geologist and supervise geoscientific operations to increase understanding of geosciences of Tasmania. Provide opportunity for industry development through the provision of information for land use and infrastructure planning, mineral exploration and mining. As a senior member of the Mineral Resources Tasmania (MRT) management team contribute to strategic direction and policy development.
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Duties:
Provide strategic leadership and direction to a multifunctional team that provides critical advice to industry through planning, organising and leading geoscientific operations and projects to increase understanding of the geosciences of Tasmania.
Responsible for providing critical and highly complex geoscientific information for land use planning and the attraction of investment in the mineral exploration and mining sectors within Tasmania.
Provide authoritative advice and recommendations relating to mineral tenements and associated matters, including assessment of various applications made under the Mineral Resources Development Act ****, and other relevant acts and regulations.
Provide strategic advice to Government and Ministers as required.
Provide oversight and a strategic framework for the review of tenements regarding performance, reporting,



compliance and other statutory obligations.
Provide specialist advice to industry and the public in areas requiring geoscientific information management expertise.
Ensure that high-quality advice is provided by the team to exploration licence holders in relation to geoscientific investigations and assess work programmes and results.
Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the Tasmanian Information on Geosciences and Exploration Resources (TIGER) corporate data repository.
Work collaboratively with the mineral exploration industry with a view to increasing the amount of mineral exploration activity in Tasmania. Liaise effectively with other Agencies, industry and industry bodies.
Represent the State as Chief Government Geologist on national geoscience initiatives. Contribute to the aims of the Geoscience Working Group to lead the development of pre-competitive geoscience initiatives and developing a national mineral exploration investment attraction plan.
Perform other allocated duties as required.
Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:
A post graduate qualification in geological science.
Extensive experience working at a senior level (including management experience) in a private and/or public sector body in the mining industry.
Current Drivers Licence
The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.




Broad experience and exposure to current industry matters across relevant Australian mineral resource sectors.
Demonstrated understanding of the metallic and industrial minerals sectors.
Demonstrated ability to work at the industry/government interface.
Exposure to and understanding of commercial exploration and mining activities.
Qualified Stream Band 5 - Tasmanian State Service Award
$175,521 to $194,052 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Rosny
To undertake the role of Chief Government Geologist and supervise geoscientific operations to increase understanding of geosciences of Tasmania. Provide opportunity for industry development through the provision of information for land use and infrastructure planning, mineral exploration and mining. As a senior member of the Mineral Resources Tasmania (MRT) management team contribute to strategic direction and policy development.
Professional Stream Band 5 - Tasmanian State Service Award
$175,521 to $194,052 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Rosny
To undertake the role of Chief Government Geologist and supervise geoscientific operations to increase understanding of geosciences of Tasmania. Provide opportunity for industry development through the provision of information for land use and infrastructure planning, mineral exploration and mining. As a senior member of the Mineral Resources Tasmania (MRT) management team contribute to strategic direction and policy development.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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