If you are successful, you will be a member of the Queensland Murray Darling Basin Water Entitlement Dealings team managing water entitlements, access to water and providing support and assistance to other offices across the Queensland Murray Darling Basin catchments.

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.

In the role of a Water Officer, you will utilise your experience and knowledge and play a pivotal role to support efficient and sustainable management of Queensland's water resources.

We are looking for someone that can undertake the duties of:
• Maintaining accurate and up to date metered use data for ground and surface water resources including reporting and the identification of non-compliance.
• Manage access to water including monitoring and reporting on flows and take and the announcement of flow events.
• Undertake investigations, approvals, and make recommendations on water applications and dealings under the Water Act 2000, Water Regulation 2016 and subordinate legislation relating to water dealings.
• Prepare and review technical and investigation reports, correspondence, and briefings on water entitlement management in a clear, concise, and professional  manner.
• Consult, liaise and provide advice to user groups, the general public, staff and Government agencies on water and resource management matters to achieve sustainable and compliant water use practices.
• Prioritise and coordinate workflow processes, managing multiple and conflicting deadlines to achieve performance targets in accordance with departmental priorities and objectives.
• Engage clients in the resolution of issues associated with competing demands for water and associated resources.
• Other duties as directed and required.

Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity 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 that allows all employees to thrive. We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve. We strongly encourage enquiries and applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is available at the following locations: Goondiwindi or St George preferred. Warwick or Toowoomba negotiable.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/689174/26

Closing Date: Friday, 29 May 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, 1.02MB)
  
  
  689174 26 Role Description (Word, 1.73MB)
  Role Description