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.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers, Program Management Office. As the Program Support Officer within the Program Management Office, you will be a member of a fast paced, progressive, and fun team that works collaboratively to achieve program objectives. As a newly formed team, together we have the opportunity to build a strong foundation, test out innovative ideas and be creative in how we can achieve high quality outcomes together.

About the Role
• Maintain the Rural Water Futures (RWF) Program schedule, draft program reports and assist in updating program risks, issues, actions, dependencies and decision registers.
• Manage general administration systems, corporate management systems and office processes.
• Carrying out administrative procedures associated with the RWF broader organistional unit, including support to key stakeholder relationships and priority projects.
• Establish and maintain professional networks with internal and external stakeholders by keeping an open and effective line of communication.
• Provide effective administrative support in relation to the operations of the business unit such as resourcing, financial and operational service support.

Additional Role Requirements include:
• Travel to the away from home office location may be required.

About You
• If you enjoy interacting with a variety of people in a fun and dynamic environment
• Enjoy a position where no two days are the same
• Are looking for the opportunity to work collaboratively with the team to inspire collective ownership of quality outcomes.

About your benefits
• Attractive salaries with generous employee benefits.
• Passionate engaged team with values driven culture.
• Work life balance with hybrid work arrangements.

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
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position. Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months and will be used for other opportunites that become available. Please also let us know if there is any assistance we can provide that would help you to participate in the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/636928/25
Closing Date: : Wednesday, 28 May 2025