Operating from within Water Supply Regulation, you will assist in the regulation of service providers to assure drinking and recycled water quality and the regulation of service performance. The Water Supply Regulation team is responsible for all aspects of regulatory oversight in Queensland from the development and implementation of support programs to undertaking formal compliance activities, under the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.

There is one permanent position and one fixed term temporary position available until 30 June 2027. Both positions are flexible full time.

Job details

The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) 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.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Demonstrated experience in assessing complex administrative decisions, reviewing and assessing drinking water and recycled water quality risk management plans, validation program proposals, other documents and reports to ensure compliance with legislation and guidelines within required timeframes.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in exercising regulatory powers, collecting evidence, conducting site inspections and taking appropriate risk-based compliance and enforcement action on complex matters.
  
  
• Assist in recording and responding to reported drinking water and recycled water quality incidents, resolving non-compliance in conjunction with other government agencies on complex matters.
  
  
• Review statutory reporting from regulated entities, make recommendations on compliance to managers and communicate the outcomes to the regulated entities on complex matters.
   
• Provide accurate, timely advice and interpretation of drinking water and recycled water legislation, regulations and guidelines to management, providers and other government agencies.
  
  
• Research, investigate and analyse complex identified issues, associated with the regulation of drinking water and recycled water.
  
  
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality correspondence, briefs, submissions and reports with the ability to clarify complex matters.
  
  
• Supervise and provide guidance to regulatory officers within the team, contributing to their professional development and ensuring completion of tasks within the required timeframes.
  
  
• Promote protection of public health in Queensland water supplies through the development of sound relationships with regulated entities and visiting entities in regional and remote areas to provide regulatory support and advice. Please note, travel will be required as part of the role.
  
  
• Contribute to the development and review of complex technical and regulation documents that complement existing, new or amended legislation.
  
  
• Other duties as directed and required.
  
  

Role Requirements

• There are no mandatory requirements for this role, however, a tertiary degree in science or engineering as well leading regulatory teams would be highly regarded.
  
  
• Travel away from the centre will be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods. This could also involve work in regional Queensland.
  
  
• You will be required to be on an on-call roster responding to water quality incidents that occur outside of normal business hours.
  
  

Further Information
We are looking to find the person best suited for the role. We will choose this person by undertaking a holistic assessment and considering what you have done previously — your knowledge, skills and experience, your potential for development, your potential to make a future contribution to DLGWV, your personal qualities and how they contribute to building a diverse workforce that complements the existing team and reflects the diverse views, experiences and backgrounds of  Queenslanders. 

There are 2x Senior Regulatory Officer positions available in the Water Supply Regulation team. Brisbane preferred; flexible location at DLGWV offices will be considered. Please advise your preference with your application.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/673711/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 8 January 2026

Further information

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

There are two positions available - one permanent position and one fixed term temporary position available until 30 June 2027. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Pack v8.1 (PDF, 7.28MB)
  
  
  673711 25 - Role Description (Word, 1.92MB)