Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development.
In this role, you'll research, manage projects, and report on land tenure and Indigenous land claims under the NTA, TSILA, and ALA. You'll assess State land issues, recommend tenure actions, and implement agreements following Indigenous Land Use registration. You'll also lead consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and produce high-level reports on land transfers.
About us:
The Queensland resources sector is changing. At the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, 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.
About the role:
In this role you will:
Develop tenure resolution packages for Indigenous Land Use Agreements in response to native title land issues.Provide planning advice and recommendations for suitable land, considering its significance to claimants, the community, and the State.Manage land administrative actions and consultations to increase Indigenous access to land under relevant legislation.Exercise delegated authority, make sound decisions, and provide briefings on risk and legislative compliance.Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders, agencies, and communities on land matters.This position requires: Experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and an understanding or knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People cultures is essential.Experience in the ability to interpret relevant legislation and/or policy is essential.Knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge in the use of Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, and land databases such as ATS and QLD Globe would be highly regarded.Flexible work location arrangements will be considered for this opportunity to facilitate an adaptive and agile workforce.Travel away from the centre will be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation.Current C class driver's licence.Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses 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.Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, click here.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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