About this role
The role involves conducting and supporting a broad range of seismological and earthquake hazard activities, including precise earthquake location and magnitude estimation, source and focal mechanism analysis, and assessment of propagation and site effects. Duties include participation in planning and executing technical projects, developing and applying specialized software and analytical methods, managing large geophysical and geospatial datasets, and maintaining high-quality earthquake catalogues and databases. The role also involves independently and collaboratively interpreting earthquake data for reports, responding to technical enquiries from internal and external clients, and communicating earthquake information through presentations, media interviews, and public outreach. As part of the 24/7 Seismologist on Call team, the position provides timely and authoritative earthquake information to government, media, management, and the public. The role further contributes to the devel