Local recruitment: Senior Water Officer (Multiple QLD Locations)

Queensland Government

Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
Water Monitoring and Compliance; South Region; Water Resource Management; Ayr, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Brisbane

Apply and develop your technical groundwater knowledge and support the water planning, management and impact assessment process in the State of Queensland. Work within a team of experienced hydrogeologists dedicated to the sustainable management of Queensland’s groundwater resources.

Job details

Position statusPermanent
Position typeFlexible full-time
Occupational groupSciences
ClassificationPO3
Workplace LocationBrisbane Inner City,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Far North Qld,Rockhampton region
Job ad referenceQLD/601504/24
Closing date15-Nov-2024
Yearly salary$98335 – $107151
Fortnightly salary$3769.20 – $4107.10
Job duration
Contact personAnita Packwood
Contact detailsPhone: 0423 177 654
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This position is available at the following locations: Flexible Location (preferred – Ayr, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Brisbane).

Please advise your preference with your application.

The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW) 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.

The Role
The Statewide Groundwater Team plays a key role in dispensing specialised knowledge and assistance regarding groundwater concerns to colleagues within Queensland. Their duties span engaging in reviews of environmental impacts for substantial initiatives, contributing insights during the creation and evaluation of Water Plans, and delivering consultative guidance on sophisticated questions surrounding groundwater permits and the analysis of borehole data. This team forms the backbone of internal support for groundwater-related matters across the state.

Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Assist with consultation with internal and external clients, to determine the specifics of their requests to allow the provision of detailed technical responses.
• Assist with preparation of technical advice papers, briefing notes and correspondence as required.
• Liaise with technical experts from various disciplines to inform development of advice on Groundwater management solutions and policy.
• Undertake desktop research, data collection, interpretation, and analysis to inform the assessment of a range of Groundwater management and policy issues.
• Contribute to analysis and interpretation of data to provide high level technical input to projects from Water Planning; Compliance and Monitoring; Major Projects (MP); Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI); Department of Resources (DoR), and other groups as requested.
• Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing information, mentoring and supporting team members.
• Other duties as directed and required.

About You
* You will have a degree qualification in either Hydrogeology, Ground water modelling, Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, Geoscience, Science or Applied Science.
* You will build enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* You will have the ability to influence with exceptional communication skills.
* You may travel away from your base centre when required.

The Benefits
* Generous State Government employee benefits
* Fantastic team culture and company values
* Strategic forward-thinking environment
* Opportunity to make a positive impact for Regional Queensland.

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 and location preference.

Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/601504/24

Closing Date: Friday, 15 November 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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