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Operating from within the Mineral or Coal Assessment Hubs at either the Rockhampton or Townsville centres, you will be involved in the facilitation of sustainable exploration and mining related development in the State by undertaking technical assessment of mining tenure to support the Assessment Hubs, participate in policy development, provide quality advice on exploration and mining developments, liaise with clients and stakeholders in government and the community and co-ordinate and liaise with regional exploration and mining industry operators.
Job details
Position status : Permanent
Position type : Flexible full-time
Occupational group : Sciences
Classification : PO4
Workplace Location : Townsville region, Rockhampton region
Job ad reference : QLD / 610619 / 24
Closing date : 08-Jan-2025
Yearly salary : $114949 - $123611
Fortnightly salary : $4406.00 - $4738.00
Contact person : Warren Cooper
Contact details : Phone : (07) 4447 9299
About us :
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity.
We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit.
We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness.
We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.
About the role :
Provide technical assessment and advice on mining, exploration and development tenures within agreed timeframes and in accordance with legislation, policy and Departmental work procedures for the commodity hubs.
Facilitate the timely progression of mining, exploration and development tenures by liaison and negotiation with tenure holders, industry and Government agencies where required.
Provide effective technical support, advice and effective links within the commodity hubs.
Undertake individual workload forecasting and performance assessment including peer reviews of technical assessment team tasks where required.
Prepare and present high quality advice, briefings, correspondence, reports and submissions concerning technical and operational matters relating to the mining, exploration and development of Queensland's mineral and coal resources for a range of clients including the Minister and Executive Management.
Prepare advice for protection of significant mineral or coal resources to facilitate the implementation of protection by State agencies and local government as required.
Provide timely technical support and advice to Director, Mining Registrars and other commodity hub team members on policy as required, including advice on the operation of the Mineral Resources Act 1989.
Identify potential resource areas for future land releases and provide advice on the resources contained within the areas to a suitable standard for inclusion in tender documentation.
Undertake research and identification of regionally significant mineral or coal resources throughout the State, assess the need for their protection, and assess the implications for ongoing access to such resources resulting from decisions by Federal, State or local government agencies as required.
Contribute to the formulation and revision of legislation, Departmental policies, practices, procedures and strategies or reports to promote improved opportunities for responsible mineral and coal mining, exploration and development or tenure management in Queensland.
Support and represent the Department as required by contributing to seminars, workshops, education initiatives, appropriate conferences and other industry forums.
Represent the Department as required in meetings with other State Government departments, industry, stakeholders, the public, and Federal Government departments.
Other duties as directed and required.
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focuses on people.
This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce.
We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference :
QLD / 610619 / 24
Closing Date :
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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