• Temporary full-time opportunity until 2030
• Location – Maitland preferred (other NSW Resources locations considered by negotiation)
• Enjoy flexibility, innovation focus and interesting work within a strong team culture
• Generous remuneration package. Starting salary from $164,015 (per annum) excluding super and annual leave loading

NSW Resources is responsible for supporting and growing safe and sustainable exploration and mining in NSW. NSW Resources sets the strategic policy for the state’s mineral and petroleum resources, assesses and determines applications for mineral and petroleum titles for exploration activities and extractive uses, provides high-quality geoscientific information to support decision making and investment, and regulates work health and safety and mine rehabilitation to ensure safe and environmentally sustainable mining. 

About the Role

As a Senior Mine Safety Officer (Survey & Geospatial), you will provide specialist leadership in mine surveying, spatial information, and subsidence monitoring.

You’ll carry out statutory regulatory functions, ensure compliance with legislation, and help maintain high safety standards across mine sites.

You will also manage key historical and current datasets, lead projects that strengthen systems and processes, and contribute to incident investigations and assessments where spatial expertise is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Ensure compliance across mining operations - Conduct compliance and enforcement activities under NSW work health and safety law at mining operations with a focus on mine survey related provisions of the WHS (Mines & Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022.
• Lead improvements to internal geospatial and subsidence monitoring data systems - Deliver projects to maintain and enhance datasets, systems, and processes related to mine survey, spatial information and subsidence monitoring.
• Contribute knowledge and expertise – Improve the knowledge and understanding of spatial practices and technologies across the business, such as remote monitoring, UAV, GNSS, GIS systems etc.     
• Support operational safety assessments and incident response - Participate in inspections, assessments and investigations, particularly where surveying or geospatial expertise is required.
• Engage and influence key stakeholders - Consult with mine operators, worker representatives, government agencies, community groups and professional bodies as required to improve work health and safety outcomes where spatial information is integral.  Including, representing the Resources Regulator at industry forums and working groups.
• Provide custodianship of current and historical mine survey information - Oversee, maintain and improve the historical mine survey archive, including stored hardcopy, and the current digital catalogue for operating mines.

Essential Requirements: 

• • Tertiary qualification in surveying or equivalent and eligibility to be registered as a mine surveyor in NSW.
  • Must be able to work on weekends and backshifts and respond to incidents out of normal business hours on a rostered basis.
  • Hold and maintain a current Class C driver licence.
  • Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory and a condition of engagement.
  • Compliance with the Resources Regulator Pecuniary Interests in the Regulated Sector policy is mandatory.
  • Appointment and ongoing assignment is subject to the satisfactory participation in ongoing health screening.

For further information about the role please contact Ray Ramage, Principal Inspector - Subsidence Engineering at 0422 551 293 or via ray.ramage@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

Alternatively, you can view the  role description.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have;

• The ability to gain trust and confidence of mine operators and workers, through the development of cooperative and open relationships.
• Experience in working in a dynamic environment, being able to positively respond to unexpected changes and effectively re-prioritising deliverables will be highly valued.
• Proven experience as a mine surveyor with underground experience highly regarded.
• Eligibility for registration as a Mine Surveyor under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002.
• Strong knowledge and capability in GIS technologies, subsidence monitoring methods, and mine surveying standards.
• An understanding of mining legislation, industry systems, and auditing methodologies.
• Advanced communication skills, with the ability to be able to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management and documentation capability.
• An ability to collaborate across internal teams and industry.
• A high-level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety.

Applying is Easy! 

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (approx. 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role. 

What is the process?  

The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes. 

You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face) or complete a written or other assessment task.

Application Closing Date:  Wednesday 4^th February 2026 at 11.55pm 

Recruitment Adjustments 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion. 

About Us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.