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Principal Natural Resource Officer
Natural Resource Assessment; Natural Resource Operations; Lands; Nambour
Locations include: Beenleigh, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Nambour, Gympie, Emerald, Mackay
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!
Join our Planning Services team as a key strategic and operational leader. You'll support a team of 20 and co-lead the implementation of a state-wide business model. Represent the department in planning and development matters, contributing to sustainable resource management across Queensland. This role plays a vital part in planning scheme, environmental impact assessments, regional planning, and major project reviews. You'll also guide place naming and locality boundary amendments.
If you're passionate about shaping Queensland’s future and influencing statewide planning outcomes, we want to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Logan - Beaudesert,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/640559/25 |
| Closing date | 17-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Daniel Leo |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 5451 2287 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. To succeed in this role, you will be a confident leader who can coordinate the delivery of diverse natural resource management services while providing specialist advice and assessment across a broad range of planning and development matters.
You will bring expert knowledge of Queensland's Planning framework, including planning scheme, major projects, environmental impact assessments, and regional planning instruments, ensuring natural resource considerations are embedded in decision-making.
This role requires sound judgement and the ability to influence, delivering timely and strategic advice on land use and resource management to support departmental and government objectives. You will contribute significantly to major government initiatives, and be responsible for producing high-quality reports, briefings and presentations for senior executives. You'll foster a high-performance culture that values individual contributions, supports team development, and meets high service delivery standards. You will also supervise the Planning Support Enquiries Hub, uphold the Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct, and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
What we're looking for:
• A university degree from a recognised tertiary institution or overseas qualification Natural Resource Management, Land/Regional/Urban Planning, Environmental or Earth Sciences would be highly desirable.
• Experience with the Planning Act 2016, State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971, Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Place Names Act 1994 or other related natural resource management legislation would be highly regarded.
• Travel away from the centre may be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods.
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.
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Applications to remain current for 12 months
Further information
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