Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
South Water Monitoring and Compliance; South Region; Water Resource Management; Toowoomba, Warwick, Goondiwindi or St George
Operating from within South Region, this position provides 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.
Deliver compliance and enforcement activities relating to the State’s water resources and provide support and advice on the sustainable management and use of water through the implementation of relevant legislation and policy.
Advise, negotiate and consult with landholders, industry and community stakeholders on water management issues.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Auditing & Compliance |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Darling Downs – Maranoa,South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/616853/25 |
| Closing date | 11-Feb-2025 |
| Yearly salary | $99348 – $108192 |
| Fortnightly salary | $3808.00 – $4147.00 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Steven Williams |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 458 535 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) previously known as the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW) 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
Live a relaxed lifestyle in the scenic Queensland towns of St. George, Goondiwindi, Warwick or Toowoomba. Goondiwindi hosts the Natural Heritage and Water Park popular for water skiing, wakeboarding, canoeing and boating. The botanic garden features twenty five hectares of bird life and species native to the Upper Darling Basin. St. George sits on the banks of the mighty Balonne River and is known as the Inland Fishing Capital. Living in St. George allows you to embrace your outback adventure with St. George’s thermal springs, guided walks and picturesque national parks.
Key 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.
• 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.
• Prioritise and coordinate workflow processes, managing multiple and conflicting deadlines.
• Undertake entry and validation of information into CIRaM and other water databases and provide outputs from these databases as required.
• Prepare reports for the compliance team as required.
• Consult, liaise and provide advice to staff, management, clients, the general public and Government agencies on water compliance matters.
• 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.
About You
• You must have a degree or higher qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or agreed equivalent as determined by the Director-General.
• Previous experience as an Authorised officer status under the Water Act or the ability to meet the requirements to become an authorised officer.
• Hold a motor vehicle drivers licence.
• Travel away from the centre may be required.
The Benefits
• Fantastic State government benefits.
• Work life balance with hybrid work arrangements.
• Make a difference to water resource management for regional Queensland.
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.
This position is available at the following locations: Toowoomba, Warwick, Goondiwindi or St George.
Please advise your preference with your application.
How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (1 to 2 page) demonstrating your suitability for the position.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/616853/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 February 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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