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Natural Resource Management Officer
Natural Resource Assessment; Natural Resource Operations; Lands; Charleville
Join the Vegetation Management Unit in Charleville and help manage Queensland’s natural environment. This temporary role offers a mix of technical work and community engagement, all within a supportive, collaborative team. Enjoy work-life balance and flexible arrangements while contributing to sustainable land management across Queensland.
Our Land division are the stewards for 60% of the land in Queensland and we deliver a variety of land and property services across Queensland, including land and asset valuations; state land administration and on ground management surveying services; native title claims and compensation; Indigenous land services; vegetation management; place names; and government land acquisitions. LANDS
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/651990/25 |
| Closing date | 14-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | 25/08/2025 to 12/06/2026 |
| Contact person | Kathryn Madigan |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4837 3467 Access the National Relay Service |
We're looking for a motivated Natural Resource Management Officer to join our Vegetation Management Unit within the Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD). Based in Charleville, this temporary, full-time role offers a meaningful career supporting sustainable natural resource management across Queensland. Your work will directly support the responsible use and management of Queensland's natural environment. You'll work closely with colleagues across the state, engage with local communities, and help shape the way land is managed for current and future generations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assessing applications under the Vegetation Management Act 1999 and related frameworks.
• Conducting desktop and field-based vegetation assessments.
• Providing expert advice to landholders, community members and other stakeholders.
• Preparing clear, evidence-based reports, briefs and recommendations for senior officers.
• Contributing to compliance inspections and enforcement planning.
• Supporting continuous improvement, business planning, and policy implementation.
To apply, please submit:
• A current resume (3-4 pages recommended), outlining your relevant experience and including the contact details of two referees.
• A 1-2 page cover letter showcasing your skills and experience relating to:
- Communicating confidently with members of the public.
- Applying and interpreting legislation, regulation and policies.
- Analysing and summarising complex information.
- Working effectively as part of a team.
- Utilising mapping programs, spatial information systems and navigating databases (or similar).
Why work for us?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state—from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick—by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.
We are committed to putting our people first—empowering staff, celebrating success, and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit:
https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/who-we-are
We offer:
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector
• Professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• The chance to help #deliver4qld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity
To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit:
https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/651990/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 14 August 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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