Senior Project Officer

Join our dynamic team and play an important role in shaping Queensland's water resource management! This temporary position focuses on delivering the Water Resource Management Regulatory Strategy by developing operational policies, processes and tools. You’ll manage key projects, foster collaboration across government and industry, and contribute to compliance guidance and regulatory initiatives. If you're passionate about driving best-practice approaches in water regulation, we want to hear from you!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 RoleThe purpose of this position is to contribute to the delivery of Water Resource Management's Regulatory Strategy which will include the development of supporting operational policies, processes, systems and tools.

This position is based within Regulatory Operational Support and partners with policy and regional service delivery, Dam Safety and Water Supply Regulation, as well as other government agencies to deliver best practice approaches and tools to support the Water Resource Management's Regulatory Strategy. Key Duties And Accountabilities Manage projects to plan and implement the Water Resource Management Regulatory Strategy and the Annual Compliance Plan. Liaise, consult, and foster effective networks with team members, other departmental work units, regions, government agencies and industry and business associations to deliver priority project outputs as directed.

Develop and implement compliance guidance, procedures and templates to support the implementation of the Queensland Non-Urban Water Measurement Policy and the regulatory response taken under the department's regulatory strategy. Prepare business cases, reports, submissions, briefings, and correspondence. Represent the department on interdepartmental and interagency committees and forums. This position is available at the following locations: Brisbane preferred. Other DLGWV offices will be considered: Ayr, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Cairns, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Gympie, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton, South Johnstone, St George, Toowoomba, Townsville, Warwick will also be considered. Please advise your preference.

DLGWV is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual's contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/651355/25Closing Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025Occupational group Policy & Planning