Compliance Officer

Description:

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity:
Join a team that helps shape the future of South Australia's mining sector. We’re looking for a proactive Compliance Officer to support the delivery of regulatory services that meet the needs of industry, government, and the community.

In this role, you’ll:

• Interpret and apply legislation and regulations related to the extractive mining industry
• Monitor mining activities to ensure compliance with the Mining Act
• Support industry confidence through consistent regulatory oversight
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mining companies, community groups, and other agencies
• Oversee more complex extractive operations, particularly those with greater environmental impacts

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of environmental or regulatory frameworks who enjoys working independently and making a real impact.

About us:
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Underpinning DEM's mission, the Regulation and Compliance Division’s (RCD) cutting-edge regulatory practices with a streamlined "one window to government" approach, is earning national and global recognition as the standard for effective investment frameworks and regulation.

Key Selection Criteria:
Please only address the dot points listed below in your application:

• Sound understanding of environmental standards, regulatory theory and practice
• Knowledge of legislation governing mining projects in South Australia
• Ability to analyse and assess complex information from a range of sources
• Experience in the use of spatial software for the preparation and presentation of spatial data and maps is desirable.

Qualifications:
A degree relevant to the resources industry such as Mining Engineering, Geology or related Engineering, Geoscience or Environmental Science

Remuneration:
PO2 salary range $88,255 - $97,667 + superannuation
Full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week

Specific Requirements:
A current SA driver licence is required

Enquiries:
Laura Butler
General Manager, Compliance
0448 755 294
Laura.Butler@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, address and contact number of three current referees, one being your current line manager.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.