Senior Compliance Officer

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Compliance Officer to join the Minerals Regulation Compliance team. It is an exciting time to join DEM as continues on a journey to be a best practice regulator and help ensure the mining industry complies with its obligations under the Mining Act. The role will include an opportunity to see lots of South Australia as part of the compliance role and interact with a variety of stakeholders.

About us:
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Experience in the development and implementation of effective regulatory operational policies and processes, particularly in relation to a compliance function.
• Knowledge of compliance and enforcement principles, policies and procedures.
• Sound understanding of South Australian mining legislation, relevant environmental legislation, regulatory policies and processes.
• Expert ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people, building productive working relationship with peers, other work colleagues and stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications:

• A degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Management or another discipline relevant to compliance management or the resources industry.

Remuneration:
PO3, $98,313 - $103,936 per annum
Full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week

Special Conditions:

• This is an ongoing position
• A current SA driver license is required.
• The position is based in the Adelaide office.
• Some out of hours work may be required, including intrastate travel.
• DEM encourages flexible working arrangements such as working from home, part time work, job share, compressed weeks and purchased leave. Arrangements are negotiated with the appropriate Manager.
• The incumbent will be required to maintain a safe working environment by adopting appropriate hazard management practices consistent with the role.
• The incumbent is expected to uphold the ethical behaviour and professional integrity standards as contained in the Public Sector Act 2009, as well as comply with any other relevant legislated requirements.
• Appointment to this role may be subject to a satisfactory screening check.

Enquiries:
Laura Butler
Manager, Mining Compliance
08 84292***
************@sa.gov.au 

Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, address and contact number of three current referees, one being your current line manager.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Applications close: 10/05/2024 6:00 PM