Senior Project Officer

Local Government, Water and Volunteers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Government, Water and Volunteers – Brisbane QLD is seeking a proactive regulator to contribute to the effective regulation of Queensland's referable dams under legislation administered by the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV).

Working with dam safety engineers and the Strategic Compliance Team, you will support compliance improvements, manage emergency preparedness activities, and help promote statewide consistency in investigations and prosecutions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Regulate Queensland’s referable dams under legislation administered by the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV).
• Lead and drive business improvement initiatives; promote statewide consistency in compliance investigations and prosecutions.
• Coordinate Emergency Action Plans, wet-season preparedness activities, regulatory reporting, stakeholder engagement and continuous business improvement initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Emergency preparedness

Dam safety

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations, Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Power BI

Job description

Local Government, Water and Volunteers – Brisbane QLD

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 Queensland’s 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.

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 and 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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/704787/26
Closing Date: Friday,6 November 2026