Senior Water Officer, North Compliance

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
North Water Monitoring and Compliance; North Region; Water Resource Management; Please See Role Description for details

Join the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers as Senior Water Officer (AO5) to be part in leading and delivering compliance related functions that contribute to achieving sustainable use and management of the Region’s water resources, focusing on water compliance and riverine quarry.

Job details

Position status	Fixed Term Temporary
Position type	Full-time
Occupational group	Auditing & Compliance
Classification	AO5
Workplace Location	North West Qld,Cairns region,Flexible,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Central West Qld
Job ad reference	QLD/650284/25
Closing date	06-Aug-2025
Yearly salary	$103224 – $111959
Fortnightly salary	$3956.60 – $4291.40
Job duration	Until 31/05/2026
Contact person	Brett Madigan
Contact details	Phone: 0472 808 084 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

Operating from within Water Resource Management, North Region, Senior Water Officers are responsible for delivery of compliance and enforcement activities relating to the State’s water resources and to provide support and advice on the sustainable management and use of water through implementation of relevant legislation and policy. Operating from within North 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.

Senior Water Officers are required to proactively participate in an enthusiastic team to build a positive, outcomes-focused culture. You will advise, negotiate and consult with landholders, industry and community stakeholders on water management issues. These positions will be based within the Water Monitoring and Compliance work unit, focusing on water compliance and riverine quarry. You may be required to
change focus depending on departmental priorities and requirements in other areas of the business.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Oversee, investigate and report on water entitlement performance, breaches of entitlement conditions, complaints, and disputes relating to all water resources and riverine matters regulated by the department.
• Carry out regulatory audits and inspections to determine the extent of development and usage of water resources within catchment areas.
• Advise management and project teams on resource management issues through the preparation of briefs and correspondence, as well as representing the department in community forums.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, clients, industry representatives and the general public in providing water management and compliance services, both oral and written.
• Prepare and review written reports, including investigation outcome recommendations and field audits and inspections, in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Work effectively in a geographically distributed team environment.
• You will be required to drive a motor vehicle.
• Other duties as directed and required.

This position is available at the following locations: Rockhampton, Townsville, Ayr, and Mareeba. Please advise your preference. Flexible work location arrangements within North Region will be considered

Applications will remain current for 12 months.