Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Legacy Mines Unit
Darwin
One full time ongoing vacancy is available
Proven project management skills and experience in environmental management and remediation practices is crucial for assessing legacy mine sites.
The Department of Mining and Energy's Legacy Mines Unit (LMU) administers the Mining Remediation Fund (MRF) which was established to address impacts from legacy mining features across the Territory and migrates environmental and safety risks.
As a
Senior Legacy Mines Remediation Officer
in the LMU team, your primary objective is to provide high-quality, timely and specialist advice for adopting best practice environmental management practices while supporting effective assessment and remediation activities for legacy mine sites throughout the territory.
Currently, the team is focused on the remediation of the Sandy Flat (formerly Redbank) copper mine in the Gulf region of the Northern Territory. The site is considered to be one of Australia's most polluted, based on several significant environmental impacts, primarily due to acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD), which polluted local creeks and impacted important Aboriginal cultural sites.
Your key duties will include, providing scientific advice on the assessment of legacy mines, analysing scientific, engineering and environmental data, and the development and implementation of scopes of work and project management.
Experience in complex problem solving and critical thinking, along with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision, is essential. A Northern Territory manual drivers' licence and willingness to undertake field work in regional and remote areas is also required.
In return you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package inclusive of; 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of legacy sites across the Territory.
If you reside interstate, this is a great opportunity to progress your career and experience the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory. Located in Darwin, you will enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets, spectacular lightening displays and tropical climate. Darwin's rich multicultural society and community makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance can be discussed at interview.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Sarah Doherty, Manager on or
Quote vacancy number:
45531
Closing date:
27/01/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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