Natural Hazards Geologist (005729)

Department of State Growth
Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania and Resources
Mineral Resources Tasmania

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 02 July, 2025 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Wednesday 2 July, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 1-2

Salary:

$76,245.00 to $123,395.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Rosny

Job description:

To participate in projects associated with the understanding of natural hazards, particularly landslides, with the aim of improving effective land use planning, sustainable infrastructure development, environmental protection, and emergency management within the State.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for two years.

Duties

• To recognise, interpret, map, and monitor natural hazards within the Tasmanian landscape, particularly landslides.

• Enter data into relevant databases and contribute to periodic updating of the state-wide landslide and geomorphological mapping.

• Contribute to the production of scientifically sound reports and maps on natural hazards and landscape evolution.

Essential Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution in the fields of geology, geomorphology and engineering-geology.

• A current full driver's licence.

• Medical examination covering normal stereoscopic, colour vision and physical fitness sufficient for accessing difficult terrain.

Desirable Requirements

• A graduate qualification in the field of engineering-geology, geomorphology or geology with an emphasis on natural hazards.

• Professional experience in natural hazards research and consulting, particularly in the area of slope stability.

• Proficiency with GIS and other spatial software (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS).

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties - Natural Hazards Geologist (005729).docx

Download File Statement of Duties - Natural Hazards Geologist (005729).pdf

Download File Advice to applicants.DOCX

Download File Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name:	Claire Kain
Position:	Senior Natural Hazards Geologist
Email:	claire.kain@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone:	(03) 6165 4742 / 0424 738 585

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one- to two- age document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

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