Samantha Carter

Samantha Carter is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in land use planning and resource management at the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) in Western Australia. Since January 2013, Samantha has held the position of General Manager in the Geological Survey and Resource Strategy Division, where responsibilities include providing strategic advice on land use policy and ensuring community benefits from resource development. Previous roles include A/Director of Mineral and Energy Resources and Team Leader of Land Use Planning, demonstrating a strong background in policy advisement, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement within the resources sector. Samantha's career began with a Graduate Program at DMIRS and included experience in marketing and distribution at Scoop Publishing. Educational qualifications include dual bachelor's degrees in Commerce and Economics from The University of Western Australia.