Senior Assessor, Resources Projects

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Job sharing

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC (DEECA) in Melbourne seeks a Senior Assessor, Resources Projects, to lead assessments of complex and high-risk resources projects across Victoria, including minerals, mining, quarrying and petroleum. You will provide expert technical and regulatory guidance to enable timely, risk-based decisions within a multi-agency environment.

Working with co-regulators, industry and stakeholders, you will resolve issues, drive integrated

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in a similar assessments function within a regulator, preferably in the earth resources or heavy industries or experience within the resources industry with firsthand knowledge of risk management, government regulation and/or technical report writing.
• Industry, government or consulting experience in the mining, quarrying or petroleum sector with practical experience assessing applications for (design, development, operation and decommissioning) mining or quarrying sites.
• Proven ability to make sound judgments based on evidence, with a demonstrated record of identifying practical solutions to complex problems and delivery of complex projects.
• Understanding of risk management principles and experience in the development of risk management plans, preferably in the earth resources or heavy industries, with an ability to make sound judgments based on evidence and outcome-based risk management.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of complex and high-risk resources projects in Victoria.
• Provide expert technical and regulatory advice to support risk-based decisions.
• Collaborate with co-regulators, industry and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Mentor and build capability across the branch.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory assessment

Technical report writing

Decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC - Melbourne VIC

The Senior Assessor, Resources Projects, leads the assessment of complex and high-risk applications for resources projects across Victoria, including minerals exploration, mining, quarrying and petroleum applications. The Senior Assessor provides expert technical and regulatory advice to support timely, integrated and risk-based decision-making under Victoria’s resources regulatory framework. Working collaboratively with co-regulators, industry and stakeholders, the Senior Assessor resolves complex issues, facilitates integrated decision-making and supports responsible resource development and investment. Operating in a complex, multi-agency environment, the role contributes to continuous improvement of regulatory practice and provides technical leadership and mentoring to build capability across the branch.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in a similar assessments function within a regulator, preferably in the earth resources or heavy industries or experience within the resources industry with firsthand knowledge of risk management, government regulation and/or technical report writing.
• Industry, government or consulting experience in the mining, quarrying or petroleum sector with practical experience assessing applications for (design, development, operation and decommissioning) mining or quarrying sites.
• Proven ability to make sound judgments based on evidence, with a demonstrated record of identifying practical solutions to complex problems and delivery of complex projects.
• Understanding of risk management principles and experience in the development of risk management plans, preferably in the earth resources or heavy industries, with an ability to make sound judgments based on evidence and outcome-based risk management.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 01 November 2026.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

• We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.

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