Principal Natural Resource Officer

Job 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!The role provides whole of department input into a range of planning and development processes to ensure sustainable management, use and allocation of the State’s natural resources. You will represent agency interests in environmental impact assessments, local and regional planning processes and in providing pre and post-lodgement advice for statutory Regional Plans, major projects, priority growth areas, and development proposals with potential impacts on Queensland’s natural resources. The role also supports the operational responsibilities for naming geographical features and localities in Queensland.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 In this role you will: Lead planning and project teams across Queensland to ensure effective service delivery, business improvement, and policy implementation. Coordinate, represent and lead the department's input into major projects, Environmental Impact Assessments, local and regional planning instruments and development assessment to ensure impacts on natural resources are considered. Deliver high-quality policy and planning advice under Queensland's Planning Framework. Assist where required in the naming of geographical features and localities (also known as suburbs) in Queensland. Prepare submissions, briefs, and contribute to legislation, policy, and guideline development. Advise, consult, and negotiate with stakeholders, teams, and agencies. Manage projects and deliver milestones. What We're Looking For Demonstrated excellent communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and experience managing multiple complex projects and leading a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary team. A Degree qualification relevant to Natural Resource and Land Use Planning and Management or agreed equivalent. Experience with the Planning Act 2016, State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 and Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Place Names Act 1994 or other related legislation is 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. Current C class driver's licence is highly desirable. Why join us? We are committed to being a workplace that focuses 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: Applications will remain current for 12 months.Occupational group: Policy & Planning#J-18808-Ljbffr