Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $113,101 - $134,507
(including salary $95,697 - $114,104)
Regional Geoscience, Northern Territory Geological Survey
Alice Springs, Darwin
One full time vacancy fixed for 2 years is available
RTF# 359185
Agency: Department Mining and Energy

Bring together your passion and expertise in geoscience with skills in data science to help uncover the mineral and energy potential of the Northern Territory.

- Help unlock the Northern Territory's resource potential by conducting innovative geoscientific studies and delivering pre-competitive geoscience products
- Transform Territory-scale geoscience data to generate new insights for mineral, petroleum, and natural gas explorers
- Integrate geological, geospatial, and data science knowledge to better understand the nature and formation of Northern Territory geology

The Northern Territory offers an exceptional opportunity to work across vast, diverse and underexplored geological regions. Join the Northern Territory Geological Survey and transform complex geological, geophysical, and geochemical information into new exploration insights using your geological, data science, programming, and geospatial skills.



You will develop innovative approaches to data integration, analysis and visualisation to support mineral and energy explorers across the Territory.

This chance will suit a geologist who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively and applying emerging analytical, computational and AI techniques to extract meaningful insights from geoscientific data.

Located in Darwin or Alice Springs, the role offers 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational leave, three weeks personal leave and 17.5% annual leave loading. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Enjoy a rewarding geoscience career while experiencing the lifestyle, landscapes and communities of the Northern Territory.

For further information about this vacancy please contact: Barry Reno on View phone number on earthworks-jobs.com or View email address on earthworks-jobs.com

Quote vacancy number: 10173
Closing date: 22/11/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit

📌 Project Data Geoscientist (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory Geological Survey (NTGS)
📍 Alice Springs