Natural Resources & Water (Mining, Resources & Energy)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
About us:
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.
About the role:
In this role you will:
Provide technical assessment and advice on mining, exploration and development tenures within agreed timeframes and in accordance with legislation, policy and Departmental work procedures for the commodity hubs.Facilitate the timely progression of mining, exploration and development tenures by liaison and negotiation with tenure holders, industry and Government agencies where required.Provide effective technical support, advice and effective links within the commodity hubs.Undertake individual workload forecasting and performance assessment including peer reviews of technical assessment team tasks where required.Prepare and present high quality advice, briefings, correspondence, reports and submissions concerning technical and operational matters relating to the mining, exploration and development of Queensland's mineral and coal resources for a range of clients including the Minister and Executive Management.Prepare advice for protection of significant mineral or coal resources to facilitate the implementation of protection by State agencies and local government as required.Provide timely technical support and advice to Director, Mining Registrars and other commodity hub team members on policy as required, including advice on the operation of the Mineral Resources Act 1989.Identify potential resource areas for future land releases and provide advice on the resources contained within the areas to a suitable standard for inclusion in tender documentation.Undertake research and identification of regionally significant mineral or coal resources throughout the State, assess the need for their protection, and assess the implications for ongoing access to such resources resulting from decisions by Federal, State or local government agencies as required.Contribute to the formulation and revision of legislation, Departmental policies, practices, procedures and strategies or reports to promote improved opportunities for responsible mineral and coal mining, exploration and development or tenure management in Queensland.Support and represent the Department as required by contributing to seminars, workshops, education initiatives, appropriate conferences and other industry forums.Represent the Department as required in meetings with other State Government departments, industry, stakeholders, the public, and Federal Government departments.Other duties as directed and required.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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/610619/24 Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.
Our work is to ensure the responsible and sustainable use of our state's natural resources - water, land, minerals and energy - for the benefit of current and future generations of Queenslanders.
Partnerships with our customers and stakeholders are important to us, as we work to deliver policies, programs and services that support industry while reflecting the needs of the broader community.
Strategy and visionOur strategic objectives are:
Sustainable management of Queensland's land and water resourcesResponsible use of our minerals and energy resourcesAccurate, timely knowledge of our property and spatial information resourcesGreat services, great place to workRead our strategic plan for details of our vision and objectives.
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