Senior Assessor, Resources Projects

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of complex and high-risk resource projects across Victoria, including minerals exploration, mining, quarrying and petroleum applications.
• Provide expert regulatory advice to support timely, integrated and risk-based decision making.
• Collaborate with co-regulators, industry and stakeholders to resolve complex issues and facilitate integrated decision-making.
• Mentor and build capability across the regulatory branch to improve practice and outcomes.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory assessment

Technical report writing

Decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

1d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

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.

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.

Other relevant information

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.