Water Planning Officer

2 weeks ago

Cloncurry, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Join to apply for the Water Planning Officer role at Queensland Government.

This exciting opportunity is available to recently graduated persons interested in working in water resource management to gain skills and experience addressing Queensland's greatest challenge of a reliable and sustainable water future. Operating within the North Region Water Planning Team, you will collaboratively develop water plans across catchments for sustainable water management.

The Department
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV), formerly known as the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, drives sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support Queensland communities. With over 700 professionals in Brisbane and regional offices, we ensure Queensland's communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Conduct water planning activities within a region, coordinating input from multidisciplinary teams and delivering outputs aligned with water planning functions and business objectives.
  2. Draft policy papers and recommendations for water plan development, supporting instruments, and other water planning documents in accordance with Queensland Water Act 2000 requirements.
  3. Perform technical reviews to inform water management solutions and policies, liaising with technical experts from various disciplines.
  4. Undertake desktop research, data collection, interpretation, and analysis to inform water management and policy issues.
  5. Assist with consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
  6. Prepare policy papers, briefing notes, and other correspondence as needed.
  7. Analyze and interpret existing national and state government strategies, policies, and legislation related to sustainable water management.
  8. Support a positive team culture by sharing information and supporting team members.
  9. Perform other duties as required.

Inclusion and Diversity

DLGWV is committed to respecting human rights and promoting diversity, guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Location

Positions are available in Ayr, Cairns, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton, South Johnstone, Townsville. Flexible location options at DLGWV offices are available. Please specify your preference in your application.

Applications remain current for 12 months.

Job Reference: QLD/657859/25

Closing Date: Monday, 15 September 2025

Occupational Group: Sciences

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Government Administration

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