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.

What we are looking for:
• A high-risk work (HRW) licence and other qualifications under Workplace Health and Safety will be highly regarded.
• A trade certificate in a maintenance or industry-related field will be highly regarded.
• Experience in the mining industry is desirable.
• Physical fitness is necessary for field work in remote locations and challenging terrains.

The following requirements are essential to this role:
• Current open C Class driver license.

About the Site Supervisor:
In this role, you will undertake activities to support the management of risks associated with abandoned mines. This includes planning and delivery of major project works associated with care and maintenance or remediation of abandoned mines and associated infrastructure.

• Supervisor of site operators, contractors and consultants whilst they are on site, ensuring they work in compliance with a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) obligations, site Health, Safety and Environmental Management Plan (HSEMP) requirements and legislation.
• Manage and supervise contract activities and provide assessment of the performance of the contracts against the performance and evaluation criteria.
• Plan, commission, monitor and interpret findings from investigations, studies and field monitoring activities into a proposed project scope for management consideration.
• Interpret technical and other reports and use to guide project planning and risk management.
• Incorporate project and operational risk assessment processes into management plans and facilitate workshops to characterise relevant risks and controls.

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.
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and provisions.
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders.

Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers .

Unleash your potential, grow, and #MakeADifference!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/634307/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025