Graduate Geoscientist Program

Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.

• 18-month graduate program
• Office location - Maitland &/or Londonderry (Western Sydney)
• Salary from $79K pa to $86K pa plus super

Are you a recent University Geoscience graduate seeking an excellent opportunity?

Join the Geological Survey of NSW (GSNSW) (part of NSW Resources) for a unique opportunity to gain experience in geoscience and help shape the future of NSW.

GSNSW collects, synthesises, manages and delivers geological, geophysical, geochemical and geospatial data to inform government, the resource industry and the community about the state's geology, and mineral, coal, petroleum and renewable energy resources.

For more information on the graduate program, you can download the Candidate Information document.

How it works:

As a graduate with GNSW you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained through your university degree in a dynamic, supportive organisation. With 3 different rotations of 6 months each you’ll be exposed to a diverse range of projects and operations, gaining valuable insights into different aspects of geoscience and government functions.

Rotations may include:

Londonderry (W. B. Clarke Geoscience Centre):

• Mineral Systems: Mineral system studies, geochronology and petrology
• Mineral Systems: Hyperspectral geoscience
• Mineral Systems: Palaeontology
• Mineral Resource Assessments: Commodity and resource assessments

Maitland:

• Mineral Systems: Mineral system studies, geochronology and petrology
• Projects & Acquisition: Geophysics, tectonics and 3D
• Geospatial & Graphics: Geoscientific data and analysis
• Geospatial & Graphics: Geological mapping, geospatial and GIS
• Mineral Resource Assessments: Commodity and resource assessments

The program offers strong support through mentorship, an executive sponsor, and collaboration with various managers, ensuring you not only build essential technical skills but also gain a comprehensive understanding of the organization.

This approach equips you to make meaningful contributions to the state's resource and energy sectors, while fast-tracking your professional growth.

The program offers you:

• A solid foundation of skills and knowledge that will be useful in your geoscience career
• The opportunity to develop networks with other participants in the program and with the broader geoscience community
• A great opportunity to understand government geoscience and its importance to the state
• 18 months experience across various GSNSW business units
• Work on a variety of project initiatives, including fieldwork
• Mentoring from experienced Geoscientists
• Opportunities to develop professional networks and attend professional training courses
• A competitive salary from day one

What do you need?

To be eligible for the GNSW Graduate Program, you must: