Director, Geology & Stratigraphy Foundations

Geoscience Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Geoscience Australia seeks a senior leader to direct the Geology and Stratigraphy Foundations and to unify geological data stewardship, user-centered delivery and national datasets. You will translate government, industry and community needs into actionable priorities, products and services that support informed decision-making.

Leading multidisciplinary teams, you will champion accessible, trusted foundational information, engage with partners, and shape strategic outcomes across the Minerals,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams in public sector, research, geoscience or comparable environments.
• Strong understanding of geoscience information, data stewardship and stratigraphy.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the Geology and Stratigraphy Foundations section and translate priorities into clear plans and outcomes.
• Lead stewardship and uplift of important geological and stratigraphic information assets, ensuring accessibility and trust.
• Drive integrated delivery across science, data, digital and stakeholder functions to meet user needs and decision support.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Geoscience knowledge

Strategic planning

Public sector leadership

Job description

Geoscience Australia seeks a senior leader to direct the Geology and Stratigraphy Foundations and to unify geological data stewardship, user-centered delivery and national datasets. You will translate government, industry and community needs into actionable priorities, products and services that support informed decision-making.

Leading multidisciplinary teams, you will champion accessible, trusted foundational information, engage with partners, and shape strategic outcomes across the Minerals,