Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW – Maitland NSWDeliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.Full time ongoing opportunity available.Location – Maitland preferred, however all other DPIRD office locations may be considered by negotiationSalary from $195K pa to $226K pa plus superAccelerate your career without leaving townThe Mine Act Inspectorate (MAI) within the Resources Regulator (part of NSW Resources) are looking for a Principal Operations Manager to join the team.About the role:As Principal Operations Manager you will be leading the operational teams responsible for day-to-day regulatory and advisory functions related to prospecting operations and mining rehabilitation under the Mining Act 1992, Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991 and associated Regulations.You'll provide direction and promote best practice across assessment of rehabilitation outcomes and exploration performance, exploration activity approvals under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and related assessment functions regarding rehabilitation securities.Key responsibilities include:Leading and managing the delivery of operational and regulatory functions to promote strong rehabilitation outcomes.Managing regulatory activities and reviews, ensuring the overall integrity of assessments, investigations and approvals processes, including prioritization, quality control and timely completion of matters in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.Providing detailed, accurate and timely advice, briefs, submissions, reports and recommendations to the Senior Executive team on statutory matters, reviews, complaints and operational regulatory matters/issues to support informed and defensible decision making and minimise potential adverse impacts.Monitoring, managing and reviewing work allocation, workload and workflow to ensure the team is operating efficiently and effectively, meeting their commitments, deadlines and service delivery standards.The role will draw upon your exceptional leadership and influencing skills as well as your demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with industry and community stakeholders.To be successful you'll need:Extensive knowledge and understanding of mining related environmental impacts, mitigation techniques and current environmental management best practices with respect to mining.You'll also need extensive leadership experience in operational and delivery roles, ideally within an environmental management or regulatory environment.Things to know about the role:You need to have relevant tertiary qualification and leadership experience in a regulatory environment (or qualifications deemed by the Department to be equivalent).You must hold and maintain a current Class C driver licence and have the willingness and ability to travel throughout NSW.Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory and a condition of engagement.Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory participation in a pre-employment health assessment.Sounds interesting?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.59pm Sunday 10 November 2024.For more information on the role please contact Daniel Summerhayes – A/Director Compliance 0460 625 *** or via ****** you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist.Please note:A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.About the Department of Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentDiversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The department is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long-term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
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