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What this job is
A geophysicist applies physics principles and specialised instrumentation to investigate the Earth's physical properties, structure, and subsurface composition. In Australian mineral exploration, petroleum, groundwater, and environmental assessment contexts, they design and conduct geophysical surveys, process and interpret data, and produce technical reports that guide drilling programmes and resource development decisions.
Pay
A$2,914 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Digital Literacycore
- Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Report Writingcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Process Documentation
- Record Management
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Time Management and Prioritisation
- Workload Self-Management