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Natural Resource Assessment; Natural Resource Operations; Lands; Various, Please see Role Description for details
Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
Join the Vegetation Management (VM) Unit of Natural Resource Assessment and play a vital role in managing Queensland's natural environment. Be part of a dynamic team providing expert advice to landholders and stakeholders while assessing applications and conducting field assessments. Your contributions will promote effective implementation and compliance with natural resource management legislation, making a positive impact statewide.
Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
Classification: PO2
Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/602558/24
Closing date: 20-Nov-2024
Job duration: Up to 12 months possibility of extension
About us: The Queensland resources sector is changing. At the Department of Resources, we juggle new demands, rapid changes, and shifts in community knowledge and expectation. We play an active role in the delivery of key government priorities, such as the implementation of a renewable energy economy, assisting in Path to Treaty, recognition of Native Title Rights and capitalising on our resources for sustainable economic prosperity. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
About the role: The Vegetation Management Unit of Natural Resource Assessment focuses on managing Queensland's natural environment while providing expert guidance to landholders and stakeholders on the Vegetation Management Framework. In this role, you will assess applications, conduct field and desktop evaluations, and support effective compliance with natural resource management legislation across the state.
Participate in activities that support the responsible management of state interests and legislative responsibilities for the Department of Resources. Advise and negotiate with clients, government levels, and organizations on natural resource management issues and policy implementation. Analyse and interpret information and legislation to provide advice and services to landholders and stakeholders. Prepare written correspondence, briefing notes, reports, and information documents for supervisor and manager approval. Assist with planning and conducting compliance activities, including inspections and implementing legislative enforcement tools. This position requires: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate respectfully with diverse stakeholders and clients. A collaborative team player passionate about responsible natural resource use and committed to promoting workplace equity and diversity. A degree or higher in the field of Natural Resource Management, Land/Regional/Urban Planning, Environmental or Earth Sciences, or Agriculture. The ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in GIS systems, and natural resource management legislation would be highly regarded. Current C class (manual) driver's licence is essential. The ability to travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods. 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.
What we offer? Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities Relocation assistance and provisions Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential, grow, and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
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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