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Working at NTGS

The Northern Territory Geological Survey (NTGS) offers geoscientists a unique opportunity to live and work in the beautiful, remote and rugged landscapes of the Northern Territory. The spectacular Archaean to Cenozoic geology of the Northern Territory includes sedimentary basins showcasing well exposed successions and multi-deformed basement terranes across the metamorphic range.

The Northern Territory's geology is host to world class and diverse energy and mineral systems with vast areas still underexplored. With access to extensive regional geophysical and geological datasets, working at the NTGS provides a rewarding opportunity to use the full range of geoscience skills to document, interpret and communicate the geology and resource potential of the Northern Territory.

We are regularly seeking skilled candidates in the following areas:

  • Geologists
  • Geophysicists
  • Data and spatial scientists
  • Technical officers for fieldwork and Core Facilities.

Successful candidates will be based in either the Darwin or Alice Springs office. NTGS offers a diverse, inclusive and safe team environment, where you’ll be working alongside others who are passionate about geology and growing the Territory's exploration sector.

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"One of the best parts of working for NTGS is the opportunity to get back to basics and undertake fundamental regional geology. Many areas of the NT haven’t been researched extensively, leaving room to describe new units, make fresh interpretations, and tease apart the geological history of some of Australia’s oldest geological terranes. Working in a team of experts, I feel we can make meaningful contributions to the understanding of Australian geology." Cait Stuart, Project Geologist, NTGS

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Field season

We undertake the majority of field activities during the Territory’s dry season (May through till September). This maximises the best of the weather for working outdoors and remote camping.

Our fieldwork takes us to distant and untouched parts of the Territory, sometimes only accessible by helicopter.

Health and safety are a priority at NTGS, and all appropriate training will be provided to ensure the safety of all team members working remotely.

Stakeholder engagement is critical to the work we do on aboriginal and pastoral land. Your role will be supported by the NTGS Aboriginal Engagement and Land Access team to ensure we meet any obligations respectfully.

Employee benefits

A career with the NTGS offers rewarding and competitive Northern Territory government remuneration packages and provides a family friendly, work-life balanced environment.

Some benefits include:

  • six weeks annual leave (based on full-time work)
  • annual leave loading of 17.5%
  • superannuation 10.5%
  • 13 weeks long service leave (on completion of ten years).

For more information, read the Northern Territory Government's general employment conditions.

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Working environment

NTGS has a work environment where occupational safety and health are of prime importance, along with the principles of equal employment opportunity, diversity and respecting the lands on which we work.

Code of Conduct

For information, go to the Northern Territory Government’s Code of Conduct.

Living in the Territory

For more information on working and living in the Territory, go to The Territory, Australia.

Resourcing the Territory program

Check out some of the precompetitive geoscience work we undertake as part of the Resourcing the Territory program to support and grow the Territory's exploration and resources sector.

Thank you for considering a new career at NTGS.

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Last updated:
13 April 2023

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