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Senior Water Officer
South Monitoring Compliance and Projects; South Region; Water Resource Management; Toowoomba/ Flexible
Join our dynamic and supportive Project Management Office in Water Resource Management, South Region, where you will drive key natural resource management projects, contracts and grants to successful outcomes.
As a central team member, you'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet expectations, ensuring that deliverables are met efficiently. This fast paced, delivery focused role requires strong communication skills, the ability to build effective relationships and a proactive approach to contract management and risk mitigation.
If you thrive in high energy environments, can quickly adapt to new information and enjoy working with a result driven team this role is for you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/646479/25 |
| Closing date | 16-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 3 years -1/7/25 - 9/6/28 |
| Contact person | Caroline Biggs |
| Contact details | Phone: 0408 772 829 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
As a member of the Great Artesian Basin Project Management Office, you will be part of a small, dynamic, and results oriented team. This team delivers substantial funds for on ground works to support sustainable and efficient use of water resources. In collaboration with the team, you will help ensure grant program objectives are met by applying a high standard of contract administration and project management discipline. Your strong personal leadership and sharing of responsibility in a versatile and output focused team is expected.
Key Accountabilities:
• Actively participate in the full lifecycle of programs and projects, including; promote funding rounds, assess applications, negotiate and administer contracts, monitor progress and negotiate variations, facilitate and assess payment claims, acquit and report.
• Negotiate and liaise effectively with other functional areas and external stakeholders to gain advice and cooperation needed to successfully administer contracts.
• Act as a representative of the department and team in all external dealings, provide input to team decision making and consider the views of others and be prepared to compromise to meet the vision and outcome of the department.
• Lead and assist across functional work areas and work to solutions in an enthusiastic, positive, flexible and constructive manner.
• Actively engage with and promote programs and projects to the rural community and targeted industry members and demonstrate a commitment to quality customer service.
• Encourage innovation, collaboration, shared responsibility and a highperformance culture.
• Other duties as directed and required.
About You
• Applicable tertiary qualifications, while not mandatory, will be favourably considered.
• This position will require occasional overnight travel (including travel to remote locations) as part of the fulfilment of the role. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and a ‘C' Class driver's licence is required.
• Experience in government or a similar sector is highly regarded.
• Strong project management experience, particularly in natural resource management or related fields.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
The Benefits
• Opportunity to deliver natural resource project outcomes, contracts and grants within a project and grant management discipline
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including government leaders and communities
• A respectful and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages professional growth.
DLWGV 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.
How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position. Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months. Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/646479/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
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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