Overview
The Queensland Government is recruiting a Chief Government Geologist in Brisbane to provide senior geoscientific leadership and strategic advice supporting resource exploration, investment and responsible development.
Full job description
The SES2(H) role sits within the Geological Survey of Queensland and leads strategic geoscience programs, resource assessments, data and analytical capability, stakeholder engagement and advice to the Minister and Director-General. The official posting describes use of modern analytical and AI technologies and a contract of up to five years with possible extension.
Requirements & qualifications
The government is seeking an executive-level technical expert with strong geoscience and resources-sector expertise, strategic leadership capability and experience providing authoritative advice and representing an organisation at senior levels. See the official selection material for the full requirements.
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Verification notes
Verified on Queensland Government SmartJobs. Reference QLD/698500/26, Brisbane location, flexible full-time contract status, SES2(H) classification, up to five-year duration and 7 September 2026 closing date were stated. No salary was published.
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