Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Mining Division
Job title Manager - Mining Team Top End Designation Senior Professional Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing / Fixed for 2 years
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 10126 RTF 329373 Closing 02/09/2025
Contact officer Dr Ricky Syna, Director on 08 8999 5029 or ritnesh.syna@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329373

1. Lead a small team of professional officers in the regulation of mining activities in the Northern Territory, providing expert guidance to
   shape best practice methods in the assessment of risk, calculation of security bonds and preparation of evidence-based
   recommendations for consideration by the delegate.
2. Build the capability and responsiveness of the team to ensure the effective delivery of contemporary regulation and services across
   the Northern Territory, particularly swift adaptation to changing strategic priorities including outcomes arising from the NT
   Government’s environmental regulatory reform program.
3. Provide high-quality, practical advice to mining operators and company representatives in the development and submission of
   documentation for approval under the Act to assist them to comply with legislative requirements whilst balancing commercial
   imperatives.
4. Monitor the performance of Territory based mining activities against recognised industry standards, codes of practice and obligations
   under the Act, investigating incidents and other relevant matters in line with legislative requirements.
5. Project manage and identify solutions to complex regulatory matters including providing evidence-based recommendations for
   effective systems support or enforcement actions.
6. Develop and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships across the agency and with external stakeholders to support
   effective regulation of mining activities in the Northern Territory.