Geologist, Broken Hill Drill Core Facilities
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Job Location:
Broken Hill - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Full time ongoing role available
- Salary from $76K pa to $120K pa super (actual salary paid will be dependent on skills experience & qualifications)
- Located at the E.C. Andrews Drill Core Facility in Broken Hill NSW
The Geological Survey of NSW (part of NSW Resources) is seeking a motivated and skilled Geoscientist (Geologist) to supervise and manage the E.C. Andrews Drill Core Facility in Broken Hill.
About the Role:
As the Geologist Broken Hill Drill Core Facility your role will be more than just geoscience. Youll be responsible for overseeing facility operations including core preparation viewing visitor access and general maintenance.
Youll also be responsible for:
- Supervising and managing the archival drill core collection ensuring its preservation and accessibility.
- Liaising with industry landholders government agencies and the community to deliver high-quality technical services and advice.
- Providing geoscientific expertise to support exploration programs and collaborate with other geoscientists.
- Undertaking scientific investigations including mapping and sampling.
What Were Looking For
To be successful in this role youll need tertiary qualifications in geoscience (or equivalent) combined with demonstrable knowledge of NSW geology and mineral resources (Broken Hill regional expertise highly regarded).
Youll also need:
- A current Class C drivers licence.
- A current forklift licence (or the willingness and ability to obtain one).
- The willingness and ability to undertake field work in remote areas.
- Advanced computer skills including GIS and database management.
- Experience with drill core handling logging rehabilitation and/or archiving.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Why Join Us
Working for NSW Resources offers a range of benefits and opportunities that make it an attractive place to build your career. Youll be part of a team that offers:
- Impactful Work
- Professional Development
- A Collaborative Environment
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Supportive Leadership
Other benefits of working with us include:
- A standard 35 hour working week
- 25 days of recreation leave per year
- 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
- 15 days personal leave per year
- Stable work fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions
Ready to Apply
Submit your (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability for the role with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Sunday 26 October 2025.
For further information about the role please contact Daniel Logan Manager Mineral Systems via or. You can also view the Role Description.
Please note:
- Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
Diversity equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds including but not limited to; gender age ethnicity race cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible welcoming and free from barriers.
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.
What to expect next
Once you submit your application youll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and/or selection panel. If shortlisted you may be invited to an interviewthis could be in person over the phone or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks such as a written assessment skills test video or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.
About us: Together we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Data Collection
- Technical Writing
- Statistical Software
- ArcView
- Oil & Gas Experience
- QA/QC
- Petra
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
