Careers in Geophysics
Geophysicists are involved in field investigation; laboratory studies and experiments; data collection from instruments placed below the earth's surface and from satellites hundreds of kilometres above the surface; data processing and analysis using some of the world's most potent supercomputers; and drilling wells thousands of metres deep.

The long-range forecast for employment opportunities for geophysicists are very good, particularly since exploration geophysics degrees incorporate diverse fields of study and practical field experience. Exploration for coal, petroleum, minerals and water, concern about the environment, and the disposal of hazardous waste are just a few of the challenging areas which will require the skills of trained geophysicists for many years to come.

Geophysics graduates find employment in the private sector, and state or federal government agencies in the following fields:

coal, petroleum and mineral exploration

mining

mine-site and reservoir management

environmental planning and site assessment for engineering projects

exploration for water resources

CSIRO, Federal or State Government Departments (e.g. Geoscience Australia, Qld Dept Natural Resources)

teaching and research in academic institutions

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