Rehabilitation Project Officer

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) basis for 12 months. 

Duties

• Carry out the duties of an Inspector of Mines in accordance with the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995. Conduct routine inspections, surveys and investigations and assist senior staff as required.
• Evaluate, monitor and report on mineral exploration, mining, quarrying, rehabilitation and heritage protection programs and contribute to recommendations on a site specific basis to enhance the protection of environmental, historical and archaeological values.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, briefs, checklists, and itineraries for inspections of mineral exploration, mining, quarrying and rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain liaison with mineral explorers, mines and quarries and produce regular reports on the State’s mineral exploration, mining and quarrying industries.
• Provide advice to departmental officers, operators and stakeholders regarding environmental impacts and rehabilitation measures in field situations.
• Assist with preparation of submissions and reports on town planning matters and land use management as required.
• Undertake duties as required for the Geological Survey and Industry Services Branches.

Location information

The role will be based in the South at the Rosny office but there is a requirement to travel on a regular basis to the Burnie office. There is also a requirement to attend inspection locations on an as needed basis across Tasmania.

Essential Requirements

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

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study at a recognised tertiary institution.

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

Desirable Requirements

• A current driver’s licence
• Senior First aid qualification
• Interest in outdoor recreational activities
• Graduate qualification in Geology, Environmental Sciences or Engineering.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Rehabilitation Project Officer.docx

 Statement of Duties - Rehabilitation Project Officer.pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name: Clint Siggins
Position:  Manager Scientific Services
Email:  *************@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone:  (03) 6165 4***

or

Name: Carol Steyn 
Position:  A/Manager Industry Services
Email:  ***********@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone:  (03) 6477 7***

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/ and search of position number 371606.

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.