Leading a small team to review and replace catchment-based water plans you will be involved in the development of innovative management solutions and policy for the development of Water Plans, Water Management Protocols, and other policy.

Operating from within the North Region Water Planning and Science team, your work will contribute to ensuring that Queensland's catchment−based water plans continue to provide sustainable water management in central and northern Queensland. Your strong project management, stakeholder consultation, policy and planning skills will see you will work collaboratively across the State, providing leadership and cooperative delivery of the water planning program.

Job details

The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV), previously known as the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water, 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.

The Role

Operating from within the Water Planning and Science team in North Region, you will be leading the development of innovative water planning and policy solutions and advice on the North Queensland water plans. You will be required to work collaboratively across the State, providing leadership and cooperative delivery of the water planning program. You will deliver key projects working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver evidence-based policy and planning, including consideration of environmental, social, economic, cultural values and climate change as part of the review and replacement of water plans and associated statutory instruments.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage the provision of high level, expert and authoritative advice to senior management on complex water planning issues and recommend policy initiatives that promote the optimal and sustainable development of Queensland's resources.
• Lead and manage consultation and negotiations with industry stakeholders on complex and contentious issues relating to Queensland's resources.
• Deliver and manage the delivery of priority government projects to meet departmental and broader government objectives in a timely manner.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of complex reports, submissions, briefing notes, legislation, presentations, speeches, publications and correspondence for consideration by senior management and executive management.
• Exercise judgement, authority and high level influence to effectively coordinate the management of divisional requirements and competing team priorities.
• Build and manage positive working relationships and partnerships with colleagues and with other levels of government, industry and non-government organisations to achieve policy outcomes and deliver on Government commitments.
• Represent the department's vision, values and strategic agenda with clients, stakeholders, external organisations and other State and Commonwealth agencies.
• Contribute to divisional business planning and resource prioritisation processes.
• Ensure a culture of service delivery and high performance that recognises the unique contribution of the individual, encourages personal and team development, and encourages an appropriate work/life balance.
• Manage, mentor, coach and train staff in their development to ensure the necessary skills and motivation exist to respond to service delivery requirements and perform to a high level of skill and expertise.

The Benefits

• Multiple QLD locations available!
• Generous State government employee benefits
• Be part of a supportive and high performing team focused on achieving real world outcomes

DLGWV is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We celebrate diversity and invite applications from all backgrounds. For further information about this exciting opportunity, please see the attached role description.

This position is available at the following locations: North Region - Rockhampton, Mackay, Ayr, Townsville, South Johnstone, Cairns, Mareeba, Longreach. Please advise your preference with your application.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/607572/24
Closing Date: Monday, 16 December 2024

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 v8 (PDF, 1.06MB)
  
  
  607572 24 Role Description (Word, 1.98MB)