The Resources and Energy Branch is responsible for managing the Northern Land Council's (NLC) contractual obligations and statutory functions and duties as they relate to the resources and energy sectors.
The principle objective of the Minerals & Energy Manager is to lead and manage a team to ensure minerals and energy sector activities of the Resources & Energy Branch are compliant with all relevant statutory functions, duties, contractual obligations and NLC policies and procedures.
The key duties of the position include
LEADERSHIP
Lead by example and demonstrate commitment to the sections service delivery in alignment with NLC's vision, mission, values and business priorities.
Actively contribute to the overall culture of the NLC by adopting the principles of the NLC People Centred Care and Leadership model, enabling positive contributions to enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction with the section.
Lead, motivate, develop, and empower team members to deliver in accordance with the Service Area priorities, and section area objectives, within a framework that drives accountability and achievement.
Ensure unit leaders and the service team staff have a clear understanding of their responsibilities, and encourage open and honest, two-way communication at all levels.
STRATEGY Assist with the review and assessment of service delivery within the section areas in order to identify new strategies, initiatives, and innovative courses of action to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Identify and implement strategies required to promote and support efficient and effective service delivery in relation to Minerals & Energy Unit activities.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT / RELATIONSHIPS Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with Traditional Owners (TO) to support the NLC TO centric relationship model and section deliverables.
Build and maintain relationships with all relevant government agencies and other internal and external stakeholder to ensure compliant and effective delivery of section service deliverables.
Actively assist and implement any change agendas and continuous improvement as informed and required by the Service lead in order to facilitate ongoing stakeholder commitment to outcomes.
Assist with advocacy activities and where possible or relevant identify and report on opportunities for grants, partnerships and collaborations.
Work closely with NLC staff, traditional Aboriginal owners, native title holders, residents of Aboriginal communities, Government representatives and commercial proponents to facilitate effective collaboration, information sharing and project management.
Participate in, and facilitate expert input to, negotiations in relation to minerals and energy sector applications, granted tenements and related activities in the NLC region.
Manage and oversee NLC Cultural Advisor and Cultural Manager participation in relation to minerals and energy sector activities in the NLC region.
SECTION OPERATIONS
Manage and oversee NLC staff, contractors and Minerals & Energy Unit activities to promote and support NLC compliance with statutory functions and duties, contractual obligations and other requirements.
Monitor, report and provide advice in relation to compliance functions of the Minerals and Energy team and assist the Branch - Manager Resources & Energy to resolve instances of non-compliance.
Provide the appropriate level of supervision, support, guidance, mentoring and operational processes to support section and staff performance to standards required.
Ensure all units and teams are adhering to all relevant compliance, governance, legislative and budgetary requirements within their operational delivery.
Draft reports and present findings and recommendations to NLC CEO and GM Land & Law (via Branch Manager - Resources and Energy) in relation to the minerals and energy sectors.
Monitor and review minerals and energy exploration and production project activities and reports.
Undertake budgetary planning, management, monitoring and reporting activities.
Assist with the completion of reporting requirements in relation to your Service Areas statutory obligations and other external / internal reporting requirements and timeframes.
Research, review and comment on submissions in response to minerals and energy sector activities, regulation, policy and other relevant matters.
Drive and implement action / business plans within the section to support the achievement of NLC strategic priorities and direction.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Foster and maintain a People Centred Care management culture ensuring all people management practices are adhered to in accordance with our leadership model, policy, process under the guidance of senor leadership and P&C Advisory services.
Maintain accountability and responsibility for:recruitment of vacant positions in the section the performance management of direct reports in accordance with the position requirements and NLC's organisational objectives the rostering of resources, timesheets and leave approval actively supporting relevant Learning and development activities to enhance the service delivery of your team Assist with the implementation of key transformative people related initiatives that are designed to guide the NLC into a space of contemporary and culturally safe practice whilst the NLC strives to realise its 'Activating Land and Sea Rights' and 'Building the Bush' strategies.
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
Lead by example and cultivate a work culture and environment that prioritises the wellbeing, health and safety of our staff people centred care and leadership framework.
Maintain Section team compliance and provide a safe working environment in accordance with, the NLC WH&S Management System and associated policies, procedures and plans ensuring you are fulfilling your duty of care in accordance with the legislative requirements.
Actively support the review and investigation of critical as well as non-critical incidents and other hazards or risks identified in a timely manner.
Promote and support organisational work health and safety initiatives.
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