Job Title: Senior Environmental Mining Officer
Agency: Department of Environment, Parks and Water
Work Unit: Mining Division, Top End 1 Mining Team
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Ongoing
Salary: $110,873 - $124,173
Location: Darwin
Position Number: 33824 RTF 308765
Closing Date: 12/11/2024
Contact Officer: Angela Estbergs, A/Director Mining Assessment and Compliance on 08 8999 5306 or ****** About the Agency: Department of Environment, Parks and Water Application Process: Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume, and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
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Primary Objective: Provide specialist technical advice relating to the regulation of environmental (mining) licences and undertake compliance and enforcement action in relation to mining activities under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Act 2019 (EP Act).
Context Statement: The Mining Division is responsible for administration of the EP Act in relation to mining activities across the NT, from the assessment of licence applications to the regulation of licences and site closure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluate reports and data relating to mining activities applying specialist knowledge in water chemistry, waste rock characterisation, hydrology, engineered landform designs and environmental management and monitoring.Provide technical advice, interpretive reports and recommendations of a high professional standard to assist with assessment and regulation consistent with the EP Act.Participate in and contribute to meetings with industry and government providing assessment and regulatory advice.Support the Mining Team Manager in an advisory and management capacity including maintaining service delivery timeframes and development and mentoring of other officers.Participate in and undertake other duties as required by the Executive Director Mining, including regulatory compliance and enforcement activities.Selection Criteria:Essential:Tertiary qualifications in a scientific, environmental or engineering discipline relevant to mining.Demonstrated high level of knowledge and experience in the analysis and interpretation of information from a diverse range of sources.Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills suitable for conveying complex technical information.Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines and keep management informed of progress.Demonstrated experience in the management and use of spatial data, including operation of related programs (e.g., GIS).Desirable:Current Australian driver's licence (manual gearshift vehicle) or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.Demonstrated experience in compliance and enforcement, including holding Certificate IV in Government Investigations. #J-18808-Ljbffr