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.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Provide direction, guidance and leadership to others to ensure effective delivery of the department's regulatory strategy and regulatory responsibilities.
• Apply the provisions of the Water Act **** and Planning Act **** to achieve consistent and effective regulatory outcomes.
• Provide high level advice to the Manager, Compliance and the Regional Management Team on regulatory policy application and regional implementation, including compliance requirements from the Inspector General of Water Compliance in South Region.
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of state-wide regulatory and compliance related policies and priorities.
• Lead, manage and implement regional compliance activities including planning and implementing programmes to monitor compliance in the regulated water community.
• Prepare submissions, briefing notes and contribute to the development of legislation and associated policy, work practices and guidelines, on complex compliance issues.
• Manage regulatory service delivery and associated change in expectations.
• Represent the department and region in a wide range of forums.
• Manage finances and human resources to ensure equity, ethical conduct and a high standard of Work, Health