Water Officer

Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Develop skills in the operation and maintenance of surface and ground water monitoring networks, including collecting and processing of hydrometric data, collecting water samples and conducting stream flow measurements.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of technical equipment associated with water monitoring data collection.
• Develop skills in computing, processing, storing, manipulating and retrieving ground water and surface water data.
• Participation in short- and medium-term water related projects on a needs basis.
• Develop skills and knowledge of the principles of water monitoring and associated technology through in house and external training.
• Maintain a high level of personal and team safety within the guidelines of safe practices and procedures.
• Interact with other water functional groups, managers, departmental staff, and clients.
• Other duties as directed and required.

Role requirements
• A manual “C” Class Drivers licence.
• Obtain a Herbicide Application Licence and a Construction White Card,
• Undertake training to become an Authorised Officer under the Water Act 2000.
• Travel away from the centre will be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods. This could also involve work in other Regions where camping in remote areas may be required.
• Ability to swim 50 metres fully clothed.
• Be supported by the department through SARA to undertake a Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Operations).

This position is available at the following locations: Ayr, Brisbane (275 George St), Bundaberg, Cairns, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Gympie, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton, South Johnstone, St George, Toowoomba, Townsville, Warwick.

Please advise your preference with your application.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/539507/24

Closing Date: Thursday, 1 February 2024