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Natural Resource Management Officer
Natural Resource Assessment; Natural Resource Operations; Lands; Multiple Locations, please see the Role Description
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 passionate about sustainable land management? Join Natural Resource Operations in a vital frontline role assessing vegetation, land use planning, Stock Routes, and land resources. Enjoy a mix of office and field work across Queensland.
With flexible work arrangements, training support, job security, and location allowances outside SEQ, our Department offers real career pathways. We’re recruiting in Vegetation Management, Planning Services, Land Resource Assessment, and Stock Route Management.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | PO2 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region,South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/644089CAP/25 |
| Closing date | 19-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Various periods with possible extension |
| Contact person | Daniel Leo |
| Contact details | Email: Daniel.Leo@resources.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
This is a Continuous Applicant Pool being used to recruit Natural Resource Management Officers to provide services in our Business Centres located at Dalby, Emerald, Bundaberg, Charleville, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gympie, Nambour, Brisbane, Beenleigh and Toowoomba. Initially, two permanent positions are available, with applications for these roles closing on 03 July 2025.
Applications will be assessed for suitability as employment opportunities arise and will remain in the pool for 12 months from the closing date.
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.
In this role you will:
• Participate in activities that support the responsible management of Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development state interests and legislative responsibilities.
• Advise, liaise, consult and negotiate with Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development clients, all levels of government, and other organisations on natural resource management issues and policy implementation.
• Analyse and interpret information and legislation to provide advice and services to landholders and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare written correspondence, briefing notes, reports and information documents for approval by supervisors and managers.
• Assist with planning and undertaking compliance activities which may include conducting inspections, developing reports and implementing legislative enforcement tools.
• Other duties as directed and required.
Please see the role profile for further information about the role and how to apply.
Mandatory requirements:
Qualifications:
• A degree or higher in the field of Natural Resource Management, Land/Regional/Urban Planning, Environmental or Earth Sciences, or Agriculture.
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
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 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.
This is a Continuous Applicant Pool for Multiple positions for Perm or Temp positions at Multiple locations as listed on the Role Description.
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