Senior Project Officer

Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers Qld; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers Qld in Brisbane seeks a proactive Regulatory Compliance professional to strengthen dam safety regulation and emergency preparedness. You will collaborate with dam safety engineers, the Strategic Compliance Team and dam owners to enhance compliance investigations and reporting.

The role involves coordinating Emergency Action Plans, incident readiness, and engagement with stakeholders across Queensland’s dam safety framework.

Qualifications

• Understanding regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, or dam safety.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Power BI or similar systems for reporting and data integrity.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations, Regulatory Compliance, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive business improvement initiatives in dam safety regulation.
• Promote statewide consistency in compliance investigations and prosecutions.
• Support effective regulation of Queensland's referable dams.
• Coordinate Emergency Action Plans and regulatory reporting with key stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Power BI

Emergency preparedness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations/Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers Qld - Brisbane QLD

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.

Job Ad Reference

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