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Land Services A; Land & Surveying Services; Lands; Cairns, Innisfail, and Atherton
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!
You will be part of the leadership group of a statewide team operating in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding work environment. State owned land makes up 60% of Queensland, and as a key leader in the Far North Queensland region you will be responsible for leading a team of around 16 members, across multiple locations, assessing and deciding on applications under the Land Act 1994. You will provide strategic advice, develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, and problem solve and negotiate land tenure solutions for key infrastructure, tourism and mining developments.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/614805/25 |
| Closing date | 07-Feb-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Errol Sander |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 104 197 Access the National Relay Service |
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:
• Lead a team to deliver high quality, outcomes focused client services in line with department priorities.
• Work with team leaders and other experts to resolve high priority and complex land dealings which have cross regulatory and departmental implications.
• Exercise delegated authority under legislation in accordance with sound administrative decision-making principles and taking into account risk. Appropriately briefing on sensitive issues where necessary.
• Proactively develop relationships and conduct high level negotiations with stakeholders. Represent and advocate the department's position at
interdepartmental and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide strategic and operational advice including the preparation and review of reports, briefing notes and submissions to the senior leadership and executive team.
• Utilise contemporary human resource practices and processes to build and maintain highly motivated, skilled and productive work teams.
• Undertake workforce planning to lead the delivery of client services in anticipation of changes in regional service delivery and the department's business and priorities and lead the implementation of business renewal.
• Other duties as directed and required.
What we're looking for:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal drive and initiative, plus the ability to effectively manage your time.
• Ability to acquire working knowledge of land related legislation and land related systems
• Strong leadership skills
• A strategic mindset
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:
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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