Help support South East Queensland's water future and reliable drinking water supplies across Queensland. You will lead and provide advice on collaborative projects that help safeguard future urban water supplies.

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 800 dedicated professionals across Brisbane and regional offices, we work to ensure that Queensland's communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.

The Role
You will be part of a connected and engaged team of professionals who support and value each other to achieve great things. You will be managing a small team supporting the water supply security planning for South East Queensland. You will also help support water service providers across Queensland to provide reliable drinking water supplies through the waterwise program and water supply monitoring. Operating from within SEQ Water Security team you will be lead and provide advice on projects to help safeguard future urban water supplies. You will provide advice on complex urban water security matters and engage with stakeholders on projects that support reliable water supplies in SEQ.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the provision of expert, authoritative advice to senior management on complex operational and policy issues relating to urban water supply security.
• Manage and oversee projects, including collaboration with water service providers and development of supporting materials such as guidelines and waterwise resources.
• Deliver and manage priority government projects to meet departmental and broader government objectives.
• Exercise judgement, authority and influence to coordinate competing priorities and divisional requirements.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, councils, water service providers, other levels of government, industry and non‑government organisations.
• Represent the department's vision, values and strategic agenda with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic and professional leadership to develop and manage a highperforming team.

About You

• Experience in the water sector is highly regarded, particularly in urban water supply, water service provision or water security planning.
• Demonstrated capability in leading people, managing projects and influencing outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in PowerBI and Excel is well regarded.
• A degree in science, engineering or a related discipline would be well regarded.
• Occasional travel may be required, including travel outside normal office hours or overnight stays.

The Benefits

• Be valued and rewarded for your contribution.
• Generous State Government employee benefits, including leave and superannuation.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference for Queensland communities.

Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
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. Please refer to our Equity and Diversity Plan, Cultural Capability Action Plan, Disability Service Plan and Multicultural Action Plan. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual's contribution within a collaborative environment. We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter (1 to 2 page) demonstrating your suitability for the position.

Flexible location at DLGWV offices will be considered. Please advise your preference with your application (Brisbane preferred)

Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers Visit

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/677574/26

Closing Date: Monday, 16 February 2026

Further information

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

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 (PDF, 1.07MB)
  
  
  677574 26 Role description (Word, 1.73MB)