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Assessment Officer

Queensland Government
Rockhampton Full-day Full-time

Description:

Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!

You will operate within the Coal Assessment Hub of the Georesources Division and be involved in supporting the assessment hub in line with government’s priorities. You will be required to support your team to manage workloads and deliver permit administration services with a customer focus to ensure responsible use of the state’s minerals and energy resources. You will support the Senior Project Officer and Manager, Assessment to coordinate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders and support the assessment of exploration and mining operations.

About Us

The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural 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:

  • Assist in the delivery of efficient and cost-effective, high-quality tenures management services within the region consistent with the objectives of the department's strategic direction.
  • Prepare timely, accurate and clearly articulated analyses, submissions, reports, briefings and correspondence relating to complex issues, as well as responses to ad hoc requests from senior staff for internal and external use, including requests from the Minister for Resources, Director-General, Deputy Director General and Executive Director.
  • Represent the department in conferences, seminars and education initiatives and other industry consumer forums.
  • Assist with auditing and contribute towards the development and maintenance of administrative support systems that will assist in discharging the department's legislative and administrative obligations.
  • Develop legislative knowledge relevant to administration of exploration and mining permits to provide accurate advice to senior management, external stakeholders and clients.


What We're Looking For

  • Experience or qualifications in any fields relating to spatial systems, geoscience, law or similar would be an advantage.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • The ability to manage multiple complex projects and business processes.
  • Ability to participate in a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary team.
  • Motivation and accountability to achieve results.


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

Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential, grow, and #MakeADifference!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/626108/25

Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2025

Occupational group Administration
16 Mar 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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