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Water Officer
South Water Management and Use; South Region; Water Resource Management; Warwick
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team in Warwick. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing water entitlements and ensuring fair access to this vital resource. You’ll also provide essential support to a broader team working across the Queensland Murray–Darling Basin catchments—helping to shape the sustainable future of water in our region. This is an exciting chance to put your administrative skills to work in a role that combines teamwork, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,North West Qld,Cairns region,Flexible,Logan - Beaudesert,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region,Central West Qld,South West Qld,Other - Outside Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/659849/25 |
| Closing date | 24-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 January 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Mark Baker |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4131 2353 Access the National Relay Service |
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
You will be a member of a team managing water entitlements and access to water from the Warwick centre and providing support and assistance to a larger team across the Queensland Murray Darling Basin catchments.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Respond to client enquiries (both verbally and in writing) on water entitlements, water access and water accounting using departmental information systems.
• Work as part of a team dealing with water entitlements and managing access to water, including new applications, amendments, transfers and water accounting.
• Apply policy and procedure to make decisions in accordance with a delegated authority under water related legislation.
• Monitor timelines for the assessment of applications to meet prescribed customer service standards.
• Maintain systems for registration of drill logs, water entitlements and recording of related dealings including works and water usage.
• Maintain document management systems in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Provide administrative support and assistance to the Warwick team including maintaining central email accounts, travel arrangements and building and vehicle management.
• Other duties as directed and required.
Role requirements
• There are no mandatory requirements for this role however, experience in the use of systems including Water Management System (WMS) and Queensland Globe would be highly regarded.
• Travel away from the centre may be 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.
How to apply
To apply for this role, you will need to submit the following document/s.
• Your current resume detailing your previous work, voluntary or relevant experience including two referees who have personally observed you displaying the competencies required for this role.
• A brief letter (1-2 pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills and experience complements this role. This should not be a restatement of your resume. It is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, how you meet the required competencies, key duties and responsibilities, and any specific role requirements including what skills you'll bring to the role.
Send your application via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/659849/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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