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Recently launched: The Geoscientist Assistance Program (GAP)

The GAP will provide placements for both graduate and experienced geoscientists who are currently unemployed or underemployed due to the Global Financial Crisis and are seeking employment.

More information about GAP and how to be part of the program


PIRSA's Mineral Resources Group (MRG) offers a wide range of career opportunities including careers in administration and management, and positions for executive officers, geologists and engineers.

Roles within the group may include the following:

  • Strategic policy and support - facilitating the development of various mining projects; providing advice and statistics to the government and the community; advising on legislative frameworks
  • Mining regulation and rehabilitation - regulating exploration and mining industries; determining and collecting statutory royalties
  • Geoscientific information management - defining mineral resources and their potential; generating and managing geoscientific information; providing geoscientific advice and data to industry, government and the community

Current vacancies

Current vacancies are listed in PIRSA's Careers Section.

Guidelines to help you apply for a position within PIRSA (.pdf 89.7kb, opens in new window)
Preparing your application (.pdf 36kb, opens in new window)

Vacation employment

PIRSA can provide opportunities for university students to undertake employment during vacation time. Contact Margaret.Doolan@sa.gov.au or Sue.Dobbins@sa.gov.au for more information.

Job opportunities in the mining industry

PIRSA does not hold information about particular job opportunities within the mining industry. If you are interested in working within the mining industry you could contact individual mining companies. The Developing Projects and Operating Mines pages on this website include links to some mining companies involved with mineral projects in South Australia.

www.miningcareers.com (external site, opens in new window) gives information on careers and career pathways in the mining industry and includes information on job vacancies throughout Australia. 

Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance (RESA)

RESA works with resource companies and education and training providers to address anticipated skills shortages in the resources sector.

Program targets include:

  • management, professional staff and graduates
  • para professionals, technicians/ trades and apprentices
  • plant and equipment operators
  • site administration and support personnel
  • indigenous, rural and regional groups

More about RESA and latest projects (external site, opens in new window)

Careers in the Geosciences

Consider a career in the geosciences (.pdf 2.1Mb, opens in new window): information for students about courses of study and employment opportunities for careers in the geosciences.

Work experience

PIRSA considers applications from secondary school students wanting to undertake work experience in the geosciences. Successful applicants are provided with a variety of hands-on experiences including field, laboratory and office components of geoscientific work.

Applicants should contact PIRSA's Education Services Officer in writing at least one term before the expected school release time, stating reasons why they have chosen this vocational area. Include all contact details.

Information for schools

Hands-on workshops for students and professional development presentations to staff are available. See the Education section of the website or contact PIRSA's Education Services Officer for more information.