About our program
The Geological Survey of Western Australia is part of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Our department values diversity and appreciates every person’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.
This exciting 2 year graduate program gives you the competitive edge in the resources sector. It provides you with a broad range of advanced and applied geoscience skills, as well as a deep dive into how to access and use geoscience data.
The program creates unique opportunities for knowledge sharing and on-the-job applied geoscience training. You acquire technical skills that are applicable across all industry sectors rather than being industry or task specific. This competitive edge enables you to enter the resources sector with confidence and make a positive difference.
In the first year of the program your Honours or Masters studies are supported by a stipend of $35,000 - $50,000 depending on the type of degree.
In the second year, after you complete your Honours or Masters degree, you work as a full time employee with a starting salary of $79,857 a year, plus 11.5% superannuation.
Program highlights
- A fully paid and structured graduate program with personally customised rotations through different areas of our operations
- Remuneration package of up to $129,857 over the 2 year program
- Opportunities for fieldwork
- Work independently and collaboratively on impactful projects
- A comprehensive support network including graduate manager and mentor, your graduate cohort and a coordinator
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
Attributes we are seeking in candidates
- Currently enrolled in a geoscience or data science Honours or Masters degree (penultimate year in Semester 2 2024) at a Western Australian university
- Collaborative team player
- Analytically minded with strong research and problem solving skills
- Inquisitive mindset
- Action orientated
- Culture and values driven
- Solutions focused
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
Application dates
Applications for the 2025 graduate program are now closed.
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Contact us
Dr Bhavik Lodhia
Senior Geoscientist
T: (08) 9222 0928
E: Bhavik.Lodhia@demirs.wa.gov.au
