Description:
Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) is seeking a Regional Licensing Officer to assess and process explosives licences and security clearances under the Explosives Act 1999 and Explosives Regulation 2017.In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for licensing matters, providing expert advice and interpreting legislation and policy to support fair, consistent, and well-reasoned decisions.
You will process Queensland Explosives Security Clearance renewals and enquiries, support customers with the RSHQ portal, and assess new, amendment, and renewal applications for explosives authorities including mutual recognition of interstate licences.
You will bring strong legislative interpretation and decision-making skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering professional, customer-focused service.
As the role may involve exposure to sensitive material, resilience and sound judgement are essential.
Join a purpose-driven regulator committed to public safety and regulatory excellence across Queensland.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .
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Occupational group Administration
19 Feb 2026;
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