Local recruitment: Water Officer

Queensland Government

Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
Water Management and Use; South Region; Water Resource Management; Goondiwindi

You will be a member of a team managing water entitlements and access to water from the Goondiwindi centre and providing support and assistance to a larger team across the Queensland Murray Darling Basin catchments. You will provide technical support in relation to the operations of the water entitlement dealings team.

Job details

Position statusPermanent
Position typeFlexible full-time
Occupational groupTechnical
ClassificationPO2
Workplace LocationSouth West Qld
Job ad referenceQLD/583484/24
Closing date06-Sep-2024
Yearly salary$73905 – $93780
Fortnightly salary$2832.80 – $3594.60
Job duration
Contact personNakita Bartlett
Contact detailsPh: 0429 600 735
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The Department:
The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRMDW) drives growth for Queensland by managing sustainable water resources, leading innovation in manufacturing, and developing our regions. From our offices in Brisbane and a network of regional offices and manufacturing hubs, more than 700 DRDMW staff work to create a Queensland where communities, businesses and water resources are sustainable and resilient.

Key Duties and Accountabilities:
• Maintain accurate and up to date metered use data for ground and surface waterresources including reporting and the identification of non-compliance.
• Manage access to water including monitoring and reporting on flows and take.
• Undertake investigations, approvals, and make recommendations on water applications and dealings under the Water Act 2000, Water Regulation 2016 and subordinate legislation relating to water dealings.
• Prepare and review technical and investigation reports, correspondence, andbriefings on water entitlement management in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Consult, liaise and provide advice to user groups, the general public, staff andGovernment agencies on water and resource management matters to achieve sustainable and compliant water use practices.
• Prioritise and coordinate workflow processes, managing multiple and conflictingdeadlines to achieve performance targets in accordance with departmental priorities and objectives.
• Engage clients in the resolution of issues associated with competing demands forwater and associated resources.

DRDMW is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual’s contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position.

Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/583484/24

Closing Date: Friday, 06 September 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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