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Water Officer, Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
2 weeks ago
Be part of a team that values trust and transparency. A team that is empowered to design, drive and deliver projects whilst working together for the sustainable management of Queensland's Water and Riverine Resources. We offer:
• Opportunity to travel to remote areas within Queensland.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Job security and work-life balance.
The Department
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV), previously known as the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities. With over 700 dedicated professionals across Brisbane
and regional offices, we work tirelessly to ensure that Queensland's communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.
The Role
Operating from within Water Resource Management, North Region, you will be part of a team delivering compliance related functions that contribute to achieving sustainable management and use of the Region's water resources, consistent with Departmental frameworks, policies and priorities, in partnership with stakeholders.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Undertake regulatory activities associated with the compliance and management of water, associated works and riverine protection including audits and investigation of complaints and alleged non-compliance with the Water Act 2000, Water Regulation 2016, and the Planning Act 2016 including preparing reports and recommendations.
• Entry and validation of information into CCMS and other water databases and provide outputs from these databases as required.
• Prioritise and coordinate workflow processes, managing multiple and conflicting deadlines to achieve performance targets in accordance with departmental priorities and objectives.
• Report regularly to the compliance and monitoring teams as required, provide input for regional reporting and at regional and team meetings.
• Undertake investigations and make recommendations for audits of and potential non-compliance with water entitlements and associated resources including, take of overland flow, quarry material, riverine protection and associated developments, including both surface water and groundwater.
• Consult, liaise and provide advice to staff, management, clients, the general public and Government agencies on water compliance matters, the Water Act 2000, Water Regulation 2016, and relevant parts of the Planning Act 2016.
• Work with other team members and the Manager, Compliance to effectively deliver compliance related functions in the regulated water community.
• Advise management and project teams on compliance issues through the preparation of briefs and correspondence, as well as representing the department in community forums.
• Other duties as directed and required.
Role Requirements
• Authorised officer status under the Water Act 2000 or the ability to meet the requirements to become an authorised officer.
• Travel away from the centre may be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods.
• Flexible work location arrangements will be considered for this opportunity to facilitate an adaptive and agile workforce. For example: the successful candidate may work from a regional or Brisbane based location for all or part of the relieving period.
This position is available at the following locations: Ayr, Cairns, Mackay, Townsville, Rockhampton, Mareeba, Longreach, Boogan. Flexible within DLGWV North Region offices will be considered. Please advise your preference with your application
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
