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Natural Resource Officer
Natural Resource Assessment; Natural Resource Operations; Lands; Flexible (not outside QLD)
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 be administratively leading a small team providing essential support to the Vegetation Management team in the processing and assessing of cases and undertaking Vegetation Management related projects as well as coordinating and monitoring the quality of the work undertaken statewide by all Natural Resource Support Officers or equivalent. You will also provide administrative and financial support to the business unit.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/632157/25 |
| Closing date | 01-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jessica Deo |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4837 3439 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:
• Supervise and lead the Natural Resource Support Officers within the team.
• Apply knowledge of legislation, policies, and procedures to non-complex Vegetation Management matters.
• Co-ordinate and monitor the accurate processing of Vegetation Management cases to meet record-keeping requirements.
• Assess non-complex cases under supervision in line with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Provide written and verbal advice to internal and external clients on non-complex Vegetation Management matters.
• Train and support team members on departmental systems, processes, and procedures for case processing.
• Offer administrative and financial support, using Microsoft Suite and departmental systems.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and maintain procedures for consistent case processing.
• Provide data from departmental databases to support internal reporting needs.
• Foster a safe and inclusive work culture within the team.
What we're looking for:
• Ability to lead a small team to deliver team outcomes.
• Knowledge of information systems, databases, and Vegetation Management case processing, along with experience in legislation, is highly regarded.
• A driver's license is desirable, and the role may require travel outside normal hours, including overnight stays and potential fieldwork.
• A positive contribution to workplace equity and diversity is expected to foster a culture of respect and inclusion.
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/632157/25
Closing Date: Thursday. 01 May 2025
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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