Local recruitment: Water Officer

Queensland Government

Cairns QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Mackay QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Townsville QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Rockhampton QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
North Water Services; North Region; Water Resource Management; Ayr, Boogan, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton (other locations within North Region considered

A Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (RDMW) position offers you the chance to be involved in the management of the state’s resources by providing and leading administration support based in the Northern Region. As a Water Officer, you will be a member of a larger team that manages the State’s Natural resources through the implementation of legislation and policy. You will need to proactively participate in an enthusiastic team to build on a positive, outcomes focused culture. This position will be based with the Water Services work unit, focusing on Water Management and Use. However, you may be required to change focus depending on Departmental priorities and requirements in other areas of the business.

Job details

Position statusFixed Term Temporary
Position typeFlexible full-time
Occupational groupAdministration
ClassificationAO3
Workplace LocationCairns region,Flexible,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region
Job ad referenceQLD/469032/23
Closing date16-Feb-2023
Yearly salary$68413 – $75914
Fortnightly salary$2622.30 – $2909.80
Job durationTemporary until 29 June 2023 possible of extension
Contact personJulie Bishop
Contact detailsPH: 07 4999 6830
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• Acquire knowledge of associated legislation, policy and work procedures and apply this knowledge to undertake work processes and contribute to the development and variation of such policy, procedures and processes.

• Undertake approvals, assessments and make recommendations of water applications and dealings under the Water Act 2000 (Water Act) Water Regulation 2016 and other Acts relating to water dealings.

• Provide written and verbal advice to internal and external customers on matters relating to licensing functions under the Water Act and other supporting WMU regulatory policies, guidelines and procedures.

• Provide project support to the Water Management team including recommending business improvements.

• Operate independently and as part of a high functioning team to meet the objectives outlined in the department’s strategic plan and business plans.

• Seek clarification of work priorities and actively supports the contribution of others to meet deadlines and resolve issues to achieve the department’s customer service standards and business outcomes.

• Ability and skills to operate a variety of software packages and follow business processes to ensure quality customer service is delivered and maintained.

• Other duties as directed and required.

Role requirements

• There are no mandatory requirements for this role however, a “c” class drivers’ licence would be highly regarded.

• Travel away from the centre may be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods.

 Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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