Principal Land Officer, Resources

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Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Management Classification AO7 Workplace Location Cairns region Job ad reference QLD/631934/25 Closing date 01-May-2025 Yearly salary $129089 - $138273 Fortnightly salary $4948.00 - $5300.00 Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Deanna Holder Contact details Ph: (07) 4016 1903
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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.
In This Role You Will
Lead and coordinate associated multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of assessment functions across the state through:Monitoring and enhancing staff performance and development.Negotiating with team members to ensure effective and efficient team performance.Participating in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff. Lead activities that assist in the responsible management and use of the State's natural resources in accordance with the Department's legislative responsibilities. Advise, liaise, consult and negotiate with departmental clients, all levels ofgovernment, and other organisations on natural resource management issues. Participate constructively in regional and State-wide teams. Exercise delegated authority under legislation using sound administrative decision making processes. Prepare and draft submissions, briefs and correspondence. Undertake risk analysis to find innovative solutions to complex problems within the regulatory framework. Lead the planning and implementation of compliance. Review, develop and implement improved work practices and procedures in meeting departmental objectives and maximising services to clients.
What We're Looking For
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. The ability to manage multiple complex projects and business processes. Ability to lead and supervise a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary team.
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: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers ( https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers )
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.