Lease & Licence Inspection Officer

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Duties

• Carry out the duties of an Inspector of Mines in accordance with the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 specifically:

• Carry out routine inspections and surveys and contribute to investigations; and
• Assess lease and licence applications, operations and rehabilitation requirements and make inspections as necessary.
• Evaluate, assess, monitor and report on mining, exploration, quarrying, rehabilitation and heritage protection programs and make recommendations on a site specific basis to enhance the protection of environmental, historical and archaeological values.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, briefs, checklists, and itineraries for formal inspections of mining, exploration, quarrying and rehabilitation activities.
• Develop, manage, implement and assess a range of environmental and rehabilitation programs, including ongoing effective liaison with key stakeholders.
• Represent the Division through liaison with industry and Government agencies to ensure works undertaken are conducted in accordance with existing regulation and agreed conditions and are timely and effective.
• Provide professional balanced advice to departmental officers, operators and explorers, land owners and land managers on environmental impacts, rehabilitation measures and land management issues in field situations.
• Prepare submissions and reports on town planning matters and land use management as required.

Essential Requirements
Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• A current drivers licence
• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate graduate qualification at a recognised University.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.
Desirable Requirements

• Degree or diploma in a field of geoscience or environmental science.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
For more information Name: Clint Siggins Lachlan Brown
Position: Manager Scientific Services Lease and Licence Inspection Officer
Email: clint.siggins@stategrowth.tas.gov.au lachlan.brown@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6165 4739 / 0417017426 03 6477 7099
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one - two page document outlining your experience skills, and knowledge as they relate to the statement of duties and a copy of your current resume.
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