Address Job description
Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Work unit Mining Operations, Darwin
Trade
Job title Mining Officer Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,904 - $85,700 Location Darwin
Position number 25382 RTF 287618 Closing 25/01/2024
Contact officer Angela Estbergs, A/Director Assessment and Compliance on 08 8999 5306 or angela.estbergs@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=287618
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people
with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please
discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE
website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To conduct assessment of mining proposals and compliance reporting under the Northern Territory Mining Management Act 2001
(MMA).
Context statement
Mining Operations is responsible for the administration of the MMA from the assessment of projects for authorisation to regulation
of approved mining activities to closure. Functions of Mining Operations include administrative and technical assessment of mining
management plans and environmental mining reports, issue of authorisations and related compliance activities such as field-based
inspections, audits and environmental monitoring. The Mining Officer will apply knowledge to support Mines Branch activities and
department and government strategies.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Facilitate administration of the Mining Management Act 2001 on mining sites related to (or including) mining, exploration or
extractive mineral operations.
2. Act as a point of contact for mining operators and provide advice in relation to mining activities.
3. Assess Mining Management Plans (MMP) and related documentation governing mining, exploration and extractive mineral
operations for compliance with the Mining Management Act 2001.
4. Contribute to inspections and audits of operating mining, extractive and exploration sites to assess compliance with the
conditions of Authorisation and relevant legislation.
5. Contribute to the evaluation and management of environmental security bond calculations for mining activities, in keeping with
requirements under the Mining Management Act 2001 and government policy.
6. Participate in and undertake other duties as required, including regulatory compliance and enforcement activities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification in mining related Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
2. Knowledge of environmental management relevant to the mining industry.
3. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including technical staff, clients and senior management using
both oral and written skills.
5. Knowledge of the evaluation of environmental management plans and systems relevant to mining, exploration or extractive
mineral operations.
6. A NT driver’s license suitable to operate a manual vehicle, or ability to obtain one, and a willingness and ability to travel and
undertake fieldwork, including short stays, in regional and remote areas of the NT.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of major issues confronting the mining industry and best practice in environmental management to limit negative
environmental impacts of mining activities.
2. GIS capabilities for mapping and management of spatial data.
Approved: 10th January 2024 Dr Ritnesh Syna, Acting Executive Director, Mining Operations
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Job description
Agency Department of Industry, Tourism and Work unit Mining Operations, Darwin
Trade
Job title Mining Officer Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,204 - $105,445 Location Darwin
Position number 25382 RTF 287618 Closing 25/01/2024
Contact officer Angela Estbergs, A/Director Assessment and Compliance on 08 8999 5306 or angela.estbergs@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=287618
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people
with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please
discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE
website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To conduct assessment of mining proposals and compliance reporting under the Northern Territory Mining Management Act 2001
(MMA).
Context statement
Mining Operations is responsible for the administration of the MMA from the assessment of projects for authorisation to regulation
of approved mining activities to closure. Functions of Mining Operations include administrative and technical assessment of mining
management plans and environmental mining reports, issue of authorisations and related compliance activities such as field-based
inspections, audits and environmental monitoring. The Mining Officer will apply knowledge to support Mines Branch activities and
department and government strategies.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Facilitate administration of the Mining Management Act 2001 on mining sites related to (or including) mining, exploration or
extractive mineral operations.
2. Act as a point of contact for mining operators and provide advice in relation to mining activities.
3. Assess Mining Management Plans (MMP) and related documentation governing mining, exploration and extractive mineral
operations for compliance with the Mining Management Act 2001.
4. Contribute to inspections and audits of operating mining, extractive and exploration sites to assess compliance with the
conditions of Authorisation and relevant legislation.
5. Contribute to the evaluation and management of environmental security bond calculations for mining activities, in keeping with
requirements under the Mining Management Act 2001 and government policy.
6. Participate in and undertake other duties as required, including regulatory compliance and enforcement activities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification in mining related Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of environmental management relevant to the mining industry.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including technical staff, clients and senior
management using both oral and written skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently evaluate mining management plans and systems relevant to mining,
exploration or extractive mineral operations.
6. A NT driver’s license suitable to operate a manual vehicle, or ability to obtain one, and a willingness and ability to travel and
undertake fieldwork, including short stays, in regional and remote areas of the NT.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of major issues confronting the mining industry and best practice in environmental management to limit negative
environmental impacts of mining activities.
2. GIS capabilities for mapping and management of spatial data.
