Director, Mining Assessment and Compliance

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Northern Territory Government Full time $174,191 - $189,700 per year

Senior Professional Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $174,191 - $189,700

Mining Division

Alice Springs, Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

This vacancy may be available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Are you a strong regulator with an interest in mining?

As the
Director Mining Assessment and Compliance
with the Northern Territory Department of Lands, Planning and Environment, your role is to lead the assessment, monitoring, and review of mining activities in the Northern Territory to promote economic investment while ensuring high standards of environmental management.

As the successful applicant for this position, you will manage a team of assessment and compliance officers across the Territory, regulating all mining related activities, from exploration to extractive operations to mining operations. You will bring strong project management and team leadership skills to ensure regulatory licensing processes are completed within statutory timeframes and that compliance and enforcement activities are completed in a timely manner. Your knowledge and expertise of the mining industry will be integral to your success in this role, with your technical skills in an area relevant to mining highly valued.

You will professionally represent the Mining Division and Department in across Government forums and with the mining industry. You will have strong engagement, negotiation and communication skills.

A Class C drivers license is required, as is the capacity and willingness to travel to remote parts of the Territory by road and air.

We are offering a competitive salary with up to 6 weeks paid annual leave, three weeks personal leave, 17% annual leave loading and an opportunity to develop a career in the NT Public Sector.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Kathleen Davis on or

Quote vacancy number:
10117

Closing date:
23/10/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit

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