Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Industry Reporting and Core Facilities,

Northern Territory Geological Survey

Job title Director Industry Reporting and Core Designation Senior Qualified Officer 2

Facilities

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin

Position number 47004 RTF 360313 Closing 03/12/2026

Contact Officer Jo Whelan, (phone hidden), [email protected]

About the agency http://dme.nt.gov.au ; www.resourcingtheterritory.com.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360313

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

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective

Provide leadership and strategic oversight of activities to manage statutory industry reporting, provide advice on industry exploration work programs, and maximise the accessibility and useability of industry-submitted technical reports, geoscientific data and samples, to support the Territory’s exploration sector.

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 energy exploration industry.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership and operational direction to ensure incoming and legacy industry reports, data, information and

samples are appropriately captured, managed and made accessible to clients according to legislation.
1. Lead the provision of specialist advice within government regarding industry exploration work programs, the grant and renewal

of titles, and statistics on reported exploration and production.
1. Develop and implement strategies to streamline the submission and management of incoming industry reports, data and

samples.
1. Enhance the Territory’s competitiveness in attracting exploration investment by leading continual improvement of the

accessibility, quality and useability of open file industry data and samples.
1. Provide strategic leadership for NTGS Core Facilities in Darwin and Alice Springs, including planning for future expansion,

delivery of best practise client service, and provision of high-quality logistical support to NTGS field programs.

Selection criteria

Essential





1. Tertiary qualification in geoscience or a related discipline from a recognised university.
2. Substantial knowledge of the resources exploration industry, including current industry trends and technologies.
3. Detailed knowledge of data and information management principles and technologies, especially relating to spatial data.
4. High level oral and written communication skills, including preparation of briefings, presentations, and technical reports, with

an ability to articulate technical and complex issues to a range of audiences.
1. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships

and influence outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders.
1. High level contemporary leadership and management skills with a demonstrated experience in managing people and budgets

and working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team and with peers.
1. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety policies and principles and the logistics of field-based programs.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the geology and mineral and energy resources of the Northern Territory
2. High-level understanding of legislation relating to the resources industry in the Northern Territory
3. Experience working within the exploration industry.

Further information Further information on NTGS and the Territory’s resources sector can be found at www.resourcingtheterritory.nt.gov.au

📌 Director Industry Reporting and Core Facilities (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Mining and Energy
📍 Darwin