Local recruitment: Director

Queensland Government

Brisbane QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
Water Planning and Science; South Region; Water Resource Management; Brisbane- Flexible work location arrangements will be considered in South Region DLGWV offices

Lead a team to deliver water planning activities across the south region including the delivery of aquatic ecology science programs with extensive First Nations stakeholder engagement to plan for future water needs.

Job details

Position statusFixed Term Temporary
Position typeFlexible full-time
Occupational groupPolicy & Planning
ClassificationSO
Workplace LocationBrisbane Inner City,Flexible
Job ad referenceQLD/610969/24
Closing date13-Jan-2025
Yearly salary$161770 – $169261
Fortnightly salary$6200.60 – $6487.80
Job durationuntill 30th June 2028 with possible extension
Contact personHamish Butler
Contact detailsPhone: 0438 030 259
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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

The Director Water Planning and Science is responsible for all water planning activities required for the 11 water plans located within south region. Water plans are developed under the Water Act 2000 to sustainably manage and allocate water
resources in Queensland. The position also leads the delivery of aquatic ecology science programs to inform the planning process and First Nations engagement to understand what indigenous water reserves might be required that advance the
social and economic aspirations of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. 

Key Accountabilities:
• Lead a team over of 30 staff to deliver water planning and implementation of science functions/first nations engagement within South Region. 
• Contribute to the development and review of water plans and Ministerial Reports for the 11 water plans in south region. 
• Undertake technical assessments (environmental, economic, social, hydrologic, and cultural data), as well as extensive stakeholder engagement to understand and plan for further water needs. 
• Engage with the Commonwealth on accredited water resource plans and other Commonwealth related matters. 
• Represent the department at both key state and national water initiates and forums. 
• Delivery of science related programs to support water planning and intergovernmental agreements. 
• Lead engagement with First Nations people to understand and deliver indigenous water reserves.

About You
• Experience in water planning or water policy and management of multiple programs of work. 
• Strong team leadership and planning experience to enable the business to thrive.
Project management experience with Power BI is well regarded. 
• Lead strategically with excellent stakeholder relationship building skills to represent the department at national water initiatives and forums. 
• Travel away from the centre may be required.
• Hold a current “C” class drivers licence. 

We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTQ+ people.

The Benefits
• Progressive leadership career development opportunity.
• Strategic forward-thinking environment to inspire success.
• Fantastic team culture and company values.

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

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/610969/24

Closing Date: Monday 13 January 2025 

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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