Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
North Water Management and Use; North Region; Water Resource Management; Flexible
Are you seeking a dynamic leadership role? Join us as an A07 Principal Project Officer, leading the state wide Water Bore Driller’s Licensing team. Your expertise will shape educational endeavours and compliance efforts, vital for sustaining the water bore drilling industry’s integrity and safeguarding our valuable water resources.
You will oversee the team in the administration of licenses to meet the state and national standards. You will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication and an understanding of regulatory processes. If you’re ready to lead change and make a significant impact, apply now and drive the future of water bore drilling in Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Flexible,Wide Bay,Darling Downs – Maranoa,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Sunshine Coast,Central West Qld,South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/618901/25 |
| Closing date | 20-Feb-2025 |
| Yearly salary | $129089 – $138273 |
| Fortnightly salary | $4948.00 – $5300.00 |
| Job duration | Until 30 April 2028 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Merrick Lalor |
| Contact details | Ph: 0436 923 631 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, 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:
You will lead and oversee a state-wide water bore drillers licensing team. Water Bore Drillers licensing provides public value in protecting groundwater resources by ensuring that water bores are drilled by competent, licensed water bore drillers, conforming to sound construction and decommissioning requirements. Focusing on the provision of advice to clients, industry, stakeholders and all levels of government as it relates to Water Bore Drillers Licensing in Queensland, you will lead a team to administer licences in accordance with state and national requirements and deliver educational and compliance functions to support management of the industry as well as the resource.
Key Duties and Accountabilities:
• Provide leadership and management of a state-wide team to ensure their ongoing effective service delivery of water services functions.
• Provide expert and authoritative policy advice relating to management matters for the State’s water resources, in particular on drilling and water management matters submissions, briefs and correspondence to meet the requirements of Minister’s office.
• Proactively develop major client and stakeholder relationships.
• Represent LGWV and undertake consultation with departmental clients, all levels of government, and others including representation of the State at interstate forums.
• Develop and manage budgets, business plans and workforce capability plans necessary to the achievement of business outcomes.
• Provide input and support the development of statewide policies and procedures in support of water related legislation.
• Provide input into and represent the State’s position on the National Driller Licensing System Agreement Memorandum of Understanding.
• Proven ability to rapidly adapt to change and refocus direction on specific key departmental priorities in accordance to departmental deliverables.
• Make decisions under the Water Act 2000 and all subordinate legislation and regulations.
• Undertake high-level project management and client management to manage expectations in an environment of competing demands and limited resources.
• Resolve complex technical issues to find solutions for clients supported by evidence and sound decision making.
About You:
• A degree in Engineering, Water Resource Management, Geology, Hydrology, Applied Science highly regarded.
• Knowledge/experience with water bore drilling highly regarded.
• Driving Government vehicles to conduct the business of the department will be required, a “C” class drivers’ licence would be highly regarded.
• Travel away from the centre will be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods.
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.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume & cover letter (1-2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the role.
***This position is available at the following locations: Ayr, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Gympie, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton, South Johnstone, St George, Townsville, Warwick. Subject to office availability. Please advise your preference with your application.***
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/618901/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025
Further information
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