Paul Thompson
Acting Manager of Mining Assessments at Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia
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Australia
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Acting Manager of Mining Assessments
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Mar 2023 - Present
Leading the team responsible for assessment of mining applications and operational approvals in South Australia.
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Program Leader of Extractives and Industrials
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2023
Key function of the role was leading assessment of the industrial and extractive portfolio. Project managed delivery of 4 guidelines and co-ordinated government response to recommendations from the SA Productivity Commission.During this time I also led assessment of a contentious and complex project across Government.
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Senior Mining Assessment Officer
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2020
The primary purpose of my role is to project manage mining lease applications and operational approvals through the assessment process. This involves collaboration with referral agencies, industry engagement, at times engaging with communities and drafting of highly technical assessment reports.Outside of core work I’ve worked on policy, developed guidelines and processes to assist both industry and government towards more efficient assessments.
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South Australian Productivity Commission
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Australia
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Specialist
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Mar 2020 - Sep 2020
Over a 6 month period I provided expert advice on behalf of DEM into the Extractives Supply Chain Review. The role involved extensive engagement with government, industry and commission. Provided direct input to the report drafting and assisting in forming of recommendations. Over a 6 month period I provided expert advice on behalf of DEM into the Extractives Supply Chain Review. The role involved extensive engagement with government, industry and commission. Provided direct input to the report drafting and assisting in forming of recommendations.
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Department of Environment and Science
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental officer
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Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
• Assessing development applications against the Coastal Protection & Management Act 1995, Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and the Environmental Protection Act 1994; • Planning and undertaking compliance activities as an Authorised Officer under the Environmental Protection Act 1994, of existing and proposed industrial and development sites; • Investigating complaints and working to ensure positive environmental outcomes; • Liaising, advising and consulting with various government agencies , industry and community on environmental issues and implementation of policy some of which being complex and or controversial; • Using ARC GIS, Smart Maps, Eco Track and full suite of Microsoft office software to assess applications and produce reports, letters and permits; • Creating a Procedural Guide for compliance of erosion and sediment control on ERA sites in the Central Region. Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2014
Australian Institute of Management
Diploma of Project Management, Project Management -
2009 - 2011
University of South Australia
Masters, Environmental Management & Sustainability (Water Management) -
2001 - 2004
Latrobe University
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science
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