Department for Energy and Mining
Job reference: 830729
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity:

The Senior Geologist - Energy Resources will play a pivotal role in promoting petroleum and emerging energy resource exploration and development in South Australia. You will facilitate strategic outcomes for energy resources by leading multidisciplinary geological projects and providing authoritative technical advice to industry, government and research partners.

Working in the Geological Survey of South Australia (GSSA) within the Strategic Policy and Delivery division, you will investigate the State’s energy prospectivity, deliver targeted geoscience outputs and communicate insights through publications, data packages and presentations at major conferences.

Key duties include:

• Lead and deliver complex geoscientific projects that assess petroleum and emerging energy prospectivity across SA.
• Publish findings and present at major conferences; contribute high quality content to DEM platforms.
• Provide expert input to acreage releases; assess Energy Resources Act 2000 licence applications and work programs.
• Establish collaborative partnerships with industry, universities and government to advance energy geoscience.
• Support compliance monitoring of licence conditions in collaboration with DEM licensing administrators and regulators.

About us:
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

We particularly acknowledge the essential role that traditional Aboriginal people play in the energy and mining sector as land managers, heritage custodians, business owners and community leaders.

The Strategic Policy and Delivery division seamlessly supports the Chief Executive and the department to provide impactful guidance on state, national and global strategic matters, shaping industry development, project implementation, and policy formulation.

What we offer:

• Opportunities for professional development, training and career growth.
• Be part of a values driven organisation committed to excellence, safety and integrity.
• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Prime Adelaide CBD location (Waymouth Street), close to public transport and amenities.
• Active People and Culture agenda - EAP, diversity and inclusion training/events, DEM social club and more.
• White Ribbon Accredited workplace promoting gender equality and zero tolerance of violence.

Key Selection Criteria:
Please only address the dot points listed below in your application.

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex geoscience projects in petroleum and/or emerging energy contexts.
• Strong knowledge of South Australian geology, prospective petroleum basins and emerging energy resources.
• High level communication skills - publish, present and provide clear written advice to varied audiences.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with industry, universities and government agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Energy Resources Act 2000 (ERA2000)

Qualifications:
Essential: Degree in Science majoring in geology or geophysics.
Desirable: Proficiency with industry standard geoscience software (e.g. ArcGIS, Geolog, Petrosys, Kingdom, WellCAD).

Remuneration:
Salary range $101,285 - $107,078 per annum plus superannuation
PO3 classificaiton, full-time role (37.5 hours per week)

Special Conditions:

• Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory Screening Check.
• Travel to departmental sites required; out of hours work may be required.
• Interstate/international travel may occur; periods of absence possible.
• A current driver’s licence is essential.

Enquiries:
Chris Cubitt
Manager, Energy Resources
Chris.Cubitt@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Key Selection Criteria above and including the name, address and contact number of three current referees. All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Applications close: 08/02/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- PO3 Senior Geologist Energy Resource Role Statement P12698 - Jan 26.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.