WORKING IN AUSTRALIA
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
| GEOLOGISTS WANTED TO LIVE & WORK IN AUSTRALIA! | |
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| JOB TITLE | Geologist |
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2112-11 Geologist Studies physical aspects of the earth to determine its structure and composition, and to locate and advise on the extraction of minerals, petroleum or ground water. Skill Level: The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Tasks Include: * conducts studies of the structure, nature and formation of the earth’s crust and of the minerals contained in it * studies and dates fossils and rock strata to develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, or to assess their commercial applications * studies the effects of natural events such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity on the formation of the Earth’s surface and sea beds * examines and analyses geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques * interprets remote sensing data to identify geological formations and anomalous areas for prospective exploration * determines the economic viability of extracting mineral resources in cooperation with other professionals and the possible impact on the geological environment of development proposals * determines the environmental impact of resource extraction proposals * interprets research data from laboratory studies or exploration and prepares geological reports and maps * prepares or supervises the preparation of laboratory reports and scientific papers * supervises the work of technical officers, technicians and survey hands Specialisations: Hydrogeologist Marine Geologist Palaeontologist |
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