Senior Project Officer

2 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department Of Resources Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Officer to join our team at the Department Of Resources. As a key member of our Remediation Projects team, you will be responsible for providing technical support to execute remediation projects for complex environmental projects and/or engineering support for remediation and mine closure design and project execution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support to execute remediation projects for complex environmental projects and/or engineering support for remediation and mine closure design and project execution.
  • Work cooperatively with a wide range of technical specialists and provide support to the Project Manager and leadership team.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of project management plans for nominated projects.
  • Assist with scoping individual work packages, procurement and tendering, and contract management.
  • Design, collect, assess, and interpret environmental and technical data.
  • Develop technical specifications to engage consultants and contractors in line with departmental procurement processes.
  • Prepare high-level technical advice and support to the Project Manager, Director, and Executive Director on technical issues relating to project deliverables.
  • Maintain current knowledge of mining and resources issues, mine closure design, priorities, and best practice initiatives.
  • Critically review engineering designs and technical specifications for abandoned mine remediation projects.
  • Consult and communicate with project stakeholders and deliver upon negotiated consultation outcomes.
  • Plan, commission, monitor, and interpret findings from technical investigations, studies, and field monitoring activities into a proposed project scope for management consideration.
  • Interpret technical and other reports from a range of stakeholders and use them to guide project planning and risk management.
  • Consult with administrative, management, regional staff, and other key stakeholders on project scope and development to build effective relationships and share expertise and knowledge.
  • Prepare and/or organize the preparation of complex reports, submissions, briefing notes, presentations, speeches, publications, and correspondence.
  • Incorporate project and operational risk assessment processes into management plans and be able to facilitate workshops to characterize relevant risks and controls.
  • Provide assistance to field staff, to ensure supervision of consultants and contractors while on-site, ensuring they work in compliance with a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) obligations, site HSEMP requirements, legislation, and other contractual and quality requirements.
  • Other duties as directed and required.
Requirements
  • A university degree from a recognized tertiary institution or overseas qualification recognition in a technical field (Environmental, Science, Engineering, etc) would be highly regarded.
  • Experience in the mining industry.
  • Demonstrated project management qualifications and experience.
  • Proven technical skills in the identification and management of impacts from resource development.
  • A current open C class driver license.


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