Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
South Water Monitoring and Compliance; South Region; Water Resource Management; Toowoomba
Your role within South Region Water Monitoring provides hydrometric data that is vital for informed decisions about the State’s water resources. You apply a high level of personal leadership, teamwork and collaboration as you contribute to the operation, maintenance and monitoring of the region’s network of remote surface and groundwater monitoring assets; you collect and process digital data using electronic systems and technologies in line with the department’s performance, quality and safety standards.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Primary Industry & Environment |
| Classification | PO2 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/628569/25 |
| Closing date | 09-Apr-2025 |
| Yearly salary | $74641 – $94678 |
| Fortnightly salary | $2861.00 – $3629.00 |
| Job duration | Until 10th October 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Brent Aulsebrook |
| Contact details | Phone: 0409 340 174 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
In this uniquely varying role, you will provide the hydrometric data that is relied upon to inform decisions about the sustainable management of the State’s water resources. You will operate and maintain a network of remote surface and groundwater monitoring assets, planning and conducting extensive fieldwork, then in the office you will analyse, process and publish the data produced to Departmental specifications and quality standards.
You will demonstrate strong personal leadership and positivity, teamwork, collaboration, and technical aptitude. You will be provided training, mentoring and the support of your team. This position will require extensive overnight travel to remote locations across southern Queensland.
Key Accountabilities:
- Operate and maintain the monitoring networks with a particular focus on surface water and ground water, including collecting and processing of hydrometric data, collecting water samples and conducting stream flow measurements.
- Assist in the installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of technical equipment and assets associated with water monitoring data collection.
- Compute, process, store, manipulate and retrieve ground water and surface water data.
- Participate in short and medium-term water related projects on a needs-basis.
- Develop skills and knowledge of the principles of water monitoring and associated technology through in house and external training.
- Maintain a high level of personal and team safety within the guidelines of safe practices and procedures.
- Interact with other water functional groups, managers, departmental staff and clients.
- You will be required to drive a manual motor vehicle.
About You
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or Environmental Science, Biology, Applied Science or Natural Resource Management. A degree qualification in either hydrology, groundwater modelling, geology, engineering, geoscience, science, or applied science is a mandatory requirement.
- A current driver’s licence: preferably which allows use of a vehicle with a manual transmission.
It is desirable that the applicant may have:
- A Diploma in Hydrography.
- Off-road driving experience.
- A medium level of fitness to do physical labour tasks. That is, the applicant must be able to walk up and down stream banks or ladders. Be able to dig holes or use a sledgehammer and have the ability to swim 50m fully clothed.
- Previous experience using small machinery and tools such as generators, pumps, drills and grinders.
- Travel away from the centre may be required.
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 and cover letter (1 to 2 page) demonstrating your suitability for the position.
Applications to remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: QLD/628569/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Further information
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