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Mining, Petroleum & Gas Policy and Legislation; Georesources Policy; Georesources; Brisbane City
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!
Are you ready to help shape Queensland’s Georesources future? Join the Georesources Policy team, where you’ll lead and support the development of forward-thinking policy solutions for the state’s mining, petroleum and gas sectors. You’ll drive key initiatives that grow opportunities across the resources sector and provide high-level policy advice on complex policy and legislative issues.
If you’re passionate about making a strategic impact, apply now.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/643924/25 |
| Closing date | 03-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Amber Wenck |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 885 092 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:
This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of policy initiatives that support the sustainable growth of Queensland's mineral and petroleum resources. The role involves managing complex stakeholder consultation and negotiations, delivering high-priority government projects, and providing strategic advice to senior executives. You'll oversee the preparation of key documents, guide team priorities, and foster strong partnerships across government and industry. With a focus on high performance, leadership, and service delivery, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the state's mining, petroleum and gas sectors.
What we're looking for:
• Strong leadership skills.
• Previous experience in managing team workflow and priorities to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Drive to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• 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:
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.
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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