• Job Hours: Full-Time
• Sector: Government
• Location: Australia
• Company: Geoscience Australia
• Salary: An attractive package will be negotiated
Geoscience Australia is Australia’s national geoscience research and geospatial information agency located within the Resources, Energy and Tourism portfolio. We assist the government and the community in making appropriate and informed decisions about the use of Australia’s mineral and petroleum resources, management of the environment and the safety and well-being of all Australians. Our employees enjoy free parking and a modern, purpose-built work facility.
Chiefs of Division
Ongoing (2 Positions), SES Band 2 equivalent
Salary: An attractive package including a competitive salary, superannuation, access to salary packaging and mobile communication devices will be negotiated.
Geoscience Australia is the world leader in providing first class geoscientific information and knowledge which enables government and community to make informed decisions about the exploitation of resources, the management of the environment, the safety of critical infrastructure and the resultant well-being of all Australians.
The Chief of Division is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of either the Minerals and Natural Hazards or the Environmental Geoscience Divisions’ programs. As a member of Geoscience Australia’s Executive Board, the incumbent will also contribute to the overall strategic management of the agency.
To be a strong contender for these roles, you will have an appropriate PhD from an Australian university or comparable overseas qualifications, or other comparable qualifications relevant to the agency. You will have extensive scientific research ability, a thorough scientific publishing record and a breadth and depth of scientific interests. You will also require the potential to vary your interest to accept responsibility for scientific research across broad fields. You will have an outstanding degree of people management skills, the ability to motivate and stimulate a large team to achieve optimum results.
For further information about these positions please contact the CEO, Dr Chris Pigram on 02 6249 9397 or email chris.pigram@ga.gov.au
Applications Close: 16 October 2011
Australian citizenship, or the commitment to obtain Australian Citizenship within a certain timeframe, is required for employment in Geoscience Australia. Applicants must be prepared to be security cleared at the appropriate level.
Apply online. Information on all positions can be found at www.ga.gov.au/jobs
For general information about Geoscience Australia, please visit our website www.ga.gov.au
If you are experiencing any problems, please contact Recruitment on (02) 6249 9615 or (02) 6249 9183
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