Are you curious about how the planet was formed and how it works? Do you enjoy solving problems? If you would like to be at the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancements, then becoming an Geoscience Associate will provide a challenging career where you can utilise these interests and abilities and turn ideas into reality.

As a geoscience associate you can focus on applications and interactions within the Earth's systems. Geoscience associates combine a sound geoscientific understanding with modern technology to apply and adapt sustainable practices for communities, society and the environment in general. Geoscience associates often work in support of professional geologists or geophysicists in a team environment.

Applied Geology typically uses knowledge of geological processes which sculptured the earth since its formation to provide an understanding of geological resources below the surface - metals, minerals, coal, oil and gas, and construction materials.  It classifies and interprets the major geological structures and assists in the development of the mechanisms of accessing and extracting the geological resources.

Geophysics typically involves assessing the validity of undertaking geophysical surveys at a site and interpreting the results of such a survey; designing a geophysical survey; applying the appropriate geophysical methods - seismic, magnetic, gravity, nuclear, electrical, electromagnetic to a survey design.