Natural Resource Management Officer

Are you passionate about sustainable land management? Join Natural Resource Operations in a vital frontline role assessing vegetation, land use planning, Stock Routes, and land resources. Enjoy a mix of office and field work across Queensland. With flexible work arrangements, training support, job security, and location allowances outside SEQ, our Department offers real career pathways. We're recruiting in Vegetation Management, Planning Services, Land Resource Assessment, and Stock Route Management.

Discover a purpose driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, and unleash your potential to grow. Join NRMMRRD #delivering4qld

This is a Continuous Applicant Pool being used to recruit Natural Resource Management Officers to provide services in our Business Centres located at Dalby, Emerald, Bundaberg, Charleville, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gympie, Nambour, Brisbane, Beenleigh and Toowoomba. Applications will be assessed for suitability as employment opportunities arise and will remain in the pool for 12 months from the closing date.

About Us
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.

In This Role You Will

• Participate in activities that support the responsible management of Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development state interests and legislative responsibilities.
• Advise, liaise, consult and negotiate with Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development clients, all levels of government, and other organisations on natural resource management issues and policy implementation.
• Analyse and interpret information and legislation to provide advice and services to landholders and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare written correspondence, briefing notes, reports and information documents for approval by supervisors and managers.
• Assist with planning and undertaking compliance activities which may include conducting inspections, developing reports and implementing legislative enforcement tools.
• Other duties as directed and required.

Please see the role profile for further information about the role and how to apply.

Qualifications
Mandatory requirements:

• A degree or higher in the field of Natural Resource Management, Land/Regional/Urban Planning, Environmental or Earth Sciences, or Agriculture.

Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued. We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles – proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful – underpinned by the Queensland public service values.

What we offer?

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group
Primary Industry & Environment