Local recruitment: Senior Water Officer

Queensland Government

Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
Water Monitoring and Compliance; North Region; Water Resource Management; Mackay

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have an interest in investigating and resolving compliance matters? We want to hear from you! You will be a member of an enthusiastic team, focused on making a difference.

Job details

Position statusFixed Term Temporary
Position typeFlexible full-time
Occupational groupAuditing & Compliance
ClassificationAO5
Workplace LocationCairns region,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Central West Qld
Job ad referenceQLD/588071/24
Closing date13-Sep-2024
Yearly salary$100219 – $108698
Fortnightly salary$3841.40 – $4166.40
Job durationUntil 11 April 2025 with possible extension
Contact personBrett Madigan
Contact detailsPhone: 0472 808 084
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Please identify your preferred location:

Ayr; Cairns; Longreach; Mackay; Mareeba; Rockhampton; South Johnson or Townsville

The Role
Senior Water Officers (Compliance) are responsible for delivery of compliance and enforcement activities relating to the State’s water resources and to provide support and advice on the sustainable management and use of water through implementation of relevant legislation and policy. Operating from within North Region, these positions provide water management support, including response to customer complaints and enquiries, catchment auditing and compliance response activities within the regional area, to a diverse range of internal and external clients.

Senior Water Officers are required to proactively participate in an enthusiastic team to build a positive, outcomes-focused culture. You will advise, negotiate and consult with landholders, industry and community stakeholders on water management issues. These positions will be based within the Water Monitoring and Compliance work unit, focusing on water compliance and riverine quarry. You may be required to change focus depending on departmental priorities and requirements in other areas of the business.

Key Accountabilities:
• Oversee, investigate and report on water entitlement performance, breaches of entitlement conditions, complaints, and disputes relating to all water resources and riverine matters regulated by the department.
• Carry out regulatory audits and inspections to determine the extent of development and usage of water resources within catchment areas.
• Advise management and project teams on resource management issues through the preparation of briefs and correspondence, as well as representing the department in community forums.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, clients, industry representatives and the general public in providing water management and compliance services, both oral and written.
• Prepare and review written reports, including investigation outcome recommendations and field audits and inspections, in a clear, concise and professional manner.

About You
• Previous experience as an authorised officer under the Water Act 2000 or other legislative framework/s would be highly regarded.
• Previous experience communicating regulatory requirements and engaging with affected parties, of varying demographics and industry backgrounds, would be highly regarded.
• Manual driver’s licence would be highly regarded.
• Travel away from the centre may be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods. This could also involve work in other regions.

The Benefits
• Generous State government employee benefits
• Personalised Flexible Working Arrangements
• Inclusive work environment with career development

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 to remain current for 12 months.

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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