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Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Department of Mining and Energy - Northern

Territory Geological Survey

Job title Manager Grants Investment and Promotion Designation Senior Professional Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 10162 RTF 307624 Closing 27/10/2024

Contact officer Ian Scrimgeour, Senior Executive Director NTGS on 08 8999 5377 or ian.scrimgeour@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://industry.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307624

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Manage, lead and provide specialist technical input into the delivery of exploration grants programs, and lead delivery of NTGS’s external

engagement activities including promotion of the Territory’s geological resource potential to explorers and investors.

Context statement

The Northern Territory Geological Survey (NTGS) is the custodian of knowledge and data on the Territory’s geology and resources and

undertakes activities to support and grow the minerals and petroleum exploration industry.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage the Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) grants program, including the application and assessment process, contract

management, industry liaison and ongoing implementation of the program.

2. Monitor and report on the GDC program, including liaison with industry regarding the status and progress of projects and assessing

compliance with contractual and other Government requirements.

3. Provide specialist advice to industry and investors on the Territory’s resource potential, exploration activity and initiatives to support

the exploration sector.

4. Develop and co-ordinate planning and implementation of NTGS’s promotional activities including participation in events, conferences,

and delegations to maximise promotion of the Territory’s geological resource potential and opportunities.

5. Create, publish and disseminate high-quality technical promotional publications and collateral that summarise industry activity,

support investment attraction activities and inform government, industry, investors and other stakeholders.

6. Manage, maintain and improve the Initiative website as a key information-sharing and promotional platform, ensuring currency and

accuracy of technical content and effective end-user experiences.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Tertiary qualification in geoscience from a recognised university.

2. Substantial knowledge of the resources exploration sector, including a sound understanding of geoscientific, technical, policy, financial

and regulatory challenges and opportunities for the sector.

3. High level oral and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey technical information

to a diverse range of audiences.

4. Demonstrated organisational and project management skills including the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver outcomes.

5. Demonstrated ability in the use of GIS and relational databases.

6. Demonstrated ability in providing technical and procedural advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding grants programs or

similar initiatives.

7. High level knowledge and experience of governance and probity, especially relating to funding or grants programs.

Desirable

1. High-level knowledge of the geology and mineral and energy resources of the Northern Territory

2. Experience in the management and delivery of industry grants programs.

3. Extensive experience working within the exploration industry.

Further information

Further information can be found on the department web site at www.resourcingtheterritory.nt.gov.au