Local recruitment: Senior Policy Officer

Queensland Government

Cairns QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Townsville QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Mackay QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Rockhampton QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (Organisation site)
Water Planning and Science; North Region; Water Resource Management; Flexible

The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRMDW) drives growth for Queensland by managing sustainable water resources, leading innovation in manufacturing, and developing our regions. From our offices in Brisbane and a network of regional offices and manufacturing hubs, more than 580 DRDMW staff work to create a Queensland where communities, businesses and water resources are sustainable and resilient.

Job details

Position statusFixed Term Temporary
Position typeFlexible full-time
Occupational groupPolicy & Planning
ClassificationAO6
Workplace LocationCairns region,Flexible,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region
Job ad referenceQLD/485469/23
Closing date16-May-2023
Yearly salary$105977 – $113167
Fortnightly salary$4062.10 – $4337.70
Job durationUntil 23rd December 2023 with possible extension
Contact personSteve Goudie
Contact detailsMB: 0459 818 833
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Key duties:

• Develop and lead initiatives to increase knowledge of cultural values, outcomes, and objectives for water by facilitating communication and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people in water plan areas in North Region.

• Lead staff and coordinate water planning activities within North Region, including coordinating input from associated multi-disciplinary teams to ensure delivery of water planning functions and business objectives. 

• Communicate, consult, and negotiate with internal and external clients in the delivery of water planning and science initiatives including facilitating stakeholder input for the development and implementation of water plans. 

• Interpret and apply legislation, specifically the Water Act 2000 and associated subordinate legislations, regulations, and policies, to achieve water planning and management outcomes. 

• Provide timely and accurate advice on project actions, and for the preparation of complex briefs, reports, and other correspondence. 

• Participate in regional and state-wide project teams to progress water business objectives. 

• Oversight team outputs, including reports and correspondence to ensure quality outcomes, sound conclusions and consistent application of water management policy and legislation. 

• Review water policy and planning proposals, identify risks and provide recommendations to support their implementation. 

• Represent the department in a range of community and water user forums. 

• Other duties as directed and required. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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