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Geologist

What is a Geologist?

Geologists at Geoscience Australia investigate the Australian continent and the surrounding seafloor. Geologists work in the field, at sea, in the laboratory and in the office to improve their understanding of the Earth's geological history, structure, processes and mineral resources.

Describe an average day in the job.

Geologists do many different jobs at Geoscience Australia. An average day for a geologist might include using maps or computers to locate potential mineral resources, identifying rock samples collected from the field, or meeting with other geologists to discuss research ideas.

What sort of study and training do you need to undertake?

Geologists at Geoscience Australia need to have completed a university degree in the earth sciences.

Is there likely to be any travel involved in the job?

A geologist at Geoscience Australia has many opportunities to travel to remote locations around Australia, both on land and at sea. They may also travel overseas to present research discoveries at conferences.

Is there a career path available?

Geologists at Geoscience Australia have enormous opportunities to develop further in their career. Geoscience Australia has over 700 staff members, so there are opportunities to move between projects and learn new skills depending on your interests.