Job Description
Agency: Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security
Work Unit: Department of Lands, Planning and Environment, Mining Division
Job Title: Manager – Mining Team Top End
Designation: Senior Professional Officer 1
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Ongoing
Salary: $128,551 - $143,611
Location: Darwin
Position Number: 10126 RTF 308759
Closing Date: 11/11/2024
Contact Officer: Angela Estbergs, A/Director Assessment and Compliance on 08 8999 5306 or
About the Agency:
Application Process: Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume, and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies.
If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Primary Objective: Lead a mining team to deliver risk-based, contemporary regulation of the mining industry ensuring assessment and compliance activities align with the Environment Protection Act 2019 (the Act), agency strategic objectives, and Northern Territory Government policy frameworks.
Context Statement: The Mining Division regulates mining activities from the initial assessment of projects and grant of environmental mining licence through to closure, including monitoring operator compliance and mine site remediation and rehabilitation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead a small team of professional officers in the regulation of mining activities in the Northern Territory, providing expert guidance to shape best practice methods in the assessment of risk, calculation of security bonds, and preparation of evidence-based recommendations for consideration by the delegate.
Build the capability and responsiveness of the team to ensure the effective delivery of contemporary regulation and services across the Northern Territory, particularly swift adaptation to changing strategic priorities.
Provide high-quality, practical advice to mining operators and company representatives in the development and submission of documentation for approval under the Act.
Monitor the performance of Territory based mining activities against recognised industry standards, codes of practice and obligations under the Act.
Project manage and identify solutions to complex regulatory matters including providing evidence-based recommendations for effective systems support or enforcement actions.
Develop and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships across the agency and with external stakeholders.
Prepare high-level documentation including ministerial briefs, CEO memos, reports, and contributions to Cabinet Submissions.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g.
environmental science or engineering).
Significant experience in the regulation of a major industry, preferably mining.
Demonstrated effective leadership and people management skills.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Proven performance sustaining productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Project management experience including procurement and contract administration.
Desirable:
Working knowledge of the mining sector and relevant legislation.
Demonstrated experience in compliance and enforcement.
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