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Senior Project Officer
Dam Safety; Regulation and Operational Support; Water Resource Management; Brisbane City
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.
Operating from within the Dam Safety, Regulation and Operational Support of the Water Resource Management division, you will contribute to the regulation of Queenslands referable dams under legislation administered by the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV).
This role will work directly with dam safety engineers, and the Strategic Compliance Team to improve compliance within the regulatory framework.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/704787/26 |
| Closing date | 06-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | to 07/05/2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Alana Farrant |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3199 4941 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department
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.
About the role
Operating within the Dam Safety, Regulation and Operational Support branch of the Water Resource Management Division, this role contributes to the effective regulation of Queensland's referable dams under legislation administered by the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV).
Working closely with dam safety engineers, the Strategic Compliance Team and dam owners, the position supports and strengthens compliance within Queensland's dam safety regulatory framework. As part of the Dam Safety team, this role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and drive business improvement initiatives, promote statewide consistency in compliance investigations and prosecutions, and support the effective regulation of dam safety across Queensland's referable dams.
The position works in partnership with the Principal Officer, Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), Principal Regulatory Officer (Compliance), and the Manager, Emergency Action Plans Land Compliance to support the delivery of Queensland's dam safety emergency preparedness and compliance programs. It also plays a key operational coordination role in the administration of Emergency Action Plans, wet-season preparedness activities, regulatory reporting, stakeholder engagement, and continuous business improvement initiatives, ensuring a proactive and consistent approach to dam safety regulation across the state.
About you
You are a proactive and organised professional with an interest in regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, or a related operational environment. You build strong stakeholder relationships, work collaboratively, and have a keen eye for detail.
Highly regarded experience includes:
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, dam safety, or a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Power BI, or similar business systems to support reporting and data integrity.
• A Certificate IV in Government Investigations, Regulatory Compliance, or a related discipline.
This role may require participation in emergency preparedness and response activities, including rostered after-hours and weekend work, as well as occasional travel and overnight stays.
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.
Please also let us know if there is any assistance we can provide that would help you to participate in the recruitment process.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/704787/26
Closing Date: Friday,6 November 2026
Further information
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