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Director, Innovation and Planning
Resources Remediation; Technical Services; Georesources; Brisbane, Rockhampton and Townsville
As the Director Innovation and Planning, you’ll lead the delivery of specialised projects associated with the management of abandoned mines in Queensland. These projects include hazard and impact risk assessments, research coordination, remediation planning, and assessment of re-commercialisation and repurposing opportunities.
These projects are complex, technically challenging, and high-risk with priorities to minimise risk to community health and safety and the environment.
If you have experience collaborating across government, industry, and research organisations, as well as a background in policy development and project management in exploration, surface mining, minerals processing and refining, or oil and gas operations – Apply Now!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/655778/25 |
| Closing date | 05-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rod Kent |
| Contact details | Ph: 0415 169 231 Access the National Relay Service |
Our Technical Services team delivers significant projects and programs across the States Abandoned Mines Lands Program, non-commercial water assets, Exploration Data Centres and other complex technical services. As Director, Innovation and Planning within Technical Services, you will lead critical projects across Queensland's Abandoned Mine Lands Program and other complex technical services. A typical day might begin by reviewing risk assessments for abandoned mines, investigating remediation or re-commercialisation strategies, and coordinating research and opportunities for innovation. You'll also oversee asset management and procurement processes, ensuring budgets and resources are managed effectively to support program delivery.
A key part of your role is providing progress briefings and guidance to departmental executives on emerging risks, program milestones and community impacts. Whether you're preparing detailed submissions, managing complex stakeholder expectations or negotiating responses to urgent issues, your ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable recommendations will be vital. This position also requires a strong focus on planning, innovation and governance to lead funding submissions, influence policies and ensure asset management capability across the business group.
You'll guide and oversee a small multidisciplinary team, and be an influential leader across the broader team, where you'll be instrumental in driving a culture of trust, creative thinking, and cohesion. You'll foster collaboration across government, industry, research organisations and community groups to deliver practical, innovative solutions to complex challenges. This is an impactful role and will help ensure Queensland's Technical Services team are positioned well to protect public health and safety, property and the environment by minimising the risks and impacts of abandoned mines and operating plants. To familiarise yourself with the key accountabilities of the role, please refer to the role profile document attached, and for further details or a confidential discussion, please reach out to the Role Contact listed.
Locations available for this position are Brisbane, Rockhampton or Townsville - relocation assistance is available.
What we're looking for:
• Experience in collaboration across government, industry, and research organisations.
• Experience across policy development and project management in the resources sector, such as exploration, surface mining, minerals processing and refining, or oil and gas operations.
• Project Management or Asset Management qualifications and skills.
• A university degree qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a technical field (e.g. Environmental, Earth Science, Geoscience, Science, Engineering) would be highly regarded.
• Current open C class driver licence.
• Travel away from the centre may be required.
To apply, please provide:
• A current resume detailing your relevant experience.
• A cover letter addressing:
o Experience in collaboration across government, industry, and research organisations.
o Experience across policy development and project management in the resources sector.
o Project Management or Asset Management qualifications and skills.
o Relevant tertiary qualifications in a technical field (e.g. Environmental, Earth Science, Geoscience, Science, Engineering).
We offer competitive superannuation, salary sacrificing options, flexible work supporting work-life balance, generous leave provisions and professional development - Check us out! https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers .
Applications to remain current 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/655778/25
Closing Date: Friday, 05 September 2025
Further information
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