Environmental Mining Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Mining Division
Job title Environmental Mining Officer Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Fixed to 05/03/2026
Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 18/06/2025
Contact officer Kirsten Davison on or [email protected]
About the agency
Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide specialist technical advice relating to the regulation of environmental (mining) licences and undertake compliance and
enforcement action in relation to mining activities under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Act 2019 (EP Act).

Context statement
The Mining Division is responsible for administration of the EP Act in relation to mining activities across the NT, from the
assessment of licence applications to the regulation of licences and site closure. Functions of the Mining Division include the
administrative and technical assessment of licence applications and supporting technical information, licence issue, and related
compliance and enforcement activities, including site inspections.

Key duties and responsibilities
Evaluate reports and data relating to mining activities applying specialist knowledge in water chemistry, waste rock

characterisation, hydrology, engineered landform designs and environmental management and monitoring.
Provide technical advice, interpretive reports and recommendations of a high professional standard to the Mining Division to

assist with and support assessment and regulation consistent with the EP Act.
Participate in and contribute to meetings with industry and government providing assessment and regulatory advice.
Support the Mining Team Manager in an advisory capacity including maintaining service delivery timeframes.
Participate in and undertake other duties as required by the Executive Director Mining, including regulatory compliance and

enforcement activities.

Selection criteria
Essential
Tertiary qualifications in a scientific or environmental discipline relevant to mining.
Ability to analyse and interpret information from a diverse range of sources, development of solutions and communication of

outputs related to the diverse environmental issues encountered by the mining industry in accordance with relevant legislation,
best practice manuals, guidelines and standards.

3. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, including with people from diverse cultural
backgrounds.

4. Oral and written communication skills suitable for conveying complex technical information in a professional and appropriate
manner to assist assessment and regulatory activities; including the ability to interpret relevant legislation.

5. Ability to manage project timelines and keep management informed of progress.
Experience in the management and use of spatial data, including operation of related program e.g. GIS.

Desirable
Current Australian driver's licence (manual gearshift vehicle) or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe and

ability to undertake travel to remote and regional areas of the Northern Territory including potential overnight stays to work
for short periods in these areas.

2. Demonstrated experience in compliance and enforcement, including holding Certificate IV in Government Investigations.

Further information
Appointment will be made at the P1 or P2 level, depending on applicant experience.

Approved: Kathleen Davis, Executive Director Mining

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Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Mining Division
Job title Environmental Mining Officer Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Fixed to 05/03/2026
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 18/06/2025
Contact officer Kirsten Davison on or [email protected]
About the agency
Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide specialist technical advice relating to the regulation of environmental (mining) licences and undertake compliance and
enforcement action in relation to mining activities under the Northern Territory Environment Protection Act 2019 (EP Act).

Context statement
The Mining Division is responsible for administration of the EP Act in relation to mining activities across the NT, from the
assessment of licence applications to the regulation of licences and site closure. Functions of the Mining Division include the
administrative and technical assessment of licence applications and supporting technical information, licence issue, and related
compliance and enforcement activities, including site inspections.

Key duties and responsibilities
Evaluate reports and data relating to mining activities applying specialist knowledge in water chemistry, waste rock

characterisation, hydrology, engineered landform designs and environmental management and monitoring.
Provide technical advice, interpretive reports and recommendations of a high professional standard to the Mining Division to

assist with and support assessment and regulation consistent with the EP Act.
Participate in and contribute to meetings with industry and government providing assessment and regulatory advice.
Support the Mining Team Manager in an advisory capacity including maintaining service delivery timeframes.
Participate in and undertake other duties as required by the Executive Director Mining, including regulatory compliance and

enforcement activities.

Selection criteria
Essential
Tertiary qualifications in a scientific or environmental discipline relevant to mining.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the analysis and interpretation of information from a diverse range of sources,

development of solutions and communication of outputs related to the diverse environmental issues encountered by the
mining industry in accordance with relevant legislation, best practice manuals, guidelines and standards.

3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, including with people from diverse
cultural backgrounds.

4. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills suitable for conveying complex technical information in a professional
and appropriate manner to assist assessment and regulatory activities, including the ability to interpret relevant legislation.

5. Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines and keep management informed of progress.
Demonstrated experience in the management and use of spatial data, including operation of related program e.g. GIS.

Desirable
Current Australian driver's licence (manual gearshift vehicle) or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe and

ability to undertake travel to remote and regional areas of the Northern Territory including potential overnight stays to work
for short periods in these areas.

2. Demonstrated experience in compliance and enforcement, including holding Certificate IV in Government Investigations.

Further information
Appointment will be made at the P1 or P2 level, depending on applicant experience.

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