Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Regional Geoscience, Northern Territory

Geological Survey

Job title Director Regional Geoscience Designation Senior Qualified Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin

Position number 23651 RTF 360335 Closing 03/12/2026

Contact Officer Jo Whelan, (phone hidden), [email protected]

About the agency http://dme.nt.gov.au ; www.resourcingtheterritory.com.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360335

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YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight of multidisciplinary geoscience and mineral and energy system studies, and the delivery of authoritative geoscientific knowledge and advice, to attract, enhance and retain mineral and energy exploration and support new resource development in the Northern Territory.

Context statement The Northern Territory Geological Survey (NTGS) is the custodian of knowledge and data on the Territory’s geology and resources and undertakes activities to support and grow the minerals and energy exploration industry.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of geoscientific,



spatial and data teams in the acquisition,

interpretation, management and delivery of high-quality pre-competitive geoscience data and information.
1. Lead the planning, prioritisation, budgeting, performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Regional Geoscience

programs to ensure effective use of resources and delivery of strategic objectives.
1. Apply authoritative geoscientific expertise and strategic oversight of Regional Geoscience programs, ensuring scientific

excellence, innovation, relevance and alignment with government priorities and stakeholder needs.
1. Provide high level geoscience advice and recommendations to government, industry and other stakeholders.
2. Build and maintain a collaborative, high-performing team culture, developing capability, supporting professional growth and

driving continuous improvement.
1. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, industry, universities and research organisations to leverage

expertise, resources and emerging technologies and maximise the impact of geoscientific programs.
1. Represent the NTGS and the Agency at industry, government and inter-jurisdictional forums, promoting the Territory's

geoscientific knowledge, resource potential and strategic interests while fostering productive stakeholder relationships.

Selection criteria

Essential

1.



Honours or higher degree in geoscience from a recognised university
2. Demonstrated high-level geoscientific expertise and scientific leadership, with the ability to guide geoscience, mineral and

energy system studies to deliver high-quality outputs that support exploration and resource development outcomes.
1. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, establish strategic direction, drive organisational performance, foster

innovation and continuous improvement, and deliver complex programs and strategic outcomes.
1. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, governance, risk management and the effective management of human,

financial and physical resources to achieve organisational objectives.
1. Highly developed communication, negotiation and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare briefings, reports and

presentations, communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences, and influence strategic outcomes
1. High-level knowledge and understanding of the mineral and energy exploration industry, including contemporary

technologies and industry expectations relating to pre-competitive geoscience programs.
1. Demonstrated success building strategic relationships and partnerships across industry, government and research

organisations to achieve shared outcomes and advance organisational objectives. Desirable

1. A high level of knowledge of the geology and resource potential of the Northern Territory
2. A wide network of contacts across geological survey and research organisations and the exploration industry.

Further information on NTGS and the Territory’s resources sector can be found at www.resourcingtheterritory.nt.gov.au

📌 Director Regional Geoscience (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Mining and Energy
📍 Darwin