TARGET VACANCY - This is a targeted position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Knowledge of and experience in engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is highly desirable. Experience or qualifications in water management, communication or engagement disciplines would be advantageous.

Why work for us?
At the Department of Local Government, Water & Volunteers (DLGWV), we are proud to be a department that offers challenging, interesting and engaging work, a blend of career opportunities, generous benefits, excellent conditions and the opportunity for you to make a difference for Queensland. We provide an inclusive workplace that supports the talent, ideas, skills and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

The Role:
This opportunity is in the First Nations Engagement team within the Strategic Support & Engagement group. You will work collaboratively across the state on policies and approaches. You will undertake a lead role in developing relationships with First Nations peoples across Queensland improving the ability for the department to effectively engage with First Nations peoples to ensure that their interests are included in water planning and management activities. Key to the role is building strong relationships with First Nations peoples and other water user representatives, community groups, as well as across the department, state agencies and with other jurisdictions.

Flexible location including Ayr, Cairns, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Rockhampton, South Johnstone, Townsville.

Key Accountabilities:
• Undertake research and analysis to support development of policy and strategy to inform best practice stewardship of the state's finite resources.
• Provide quality written contributions to support the preparation of complex reports, briefing notes, legislation, presentations, speeches, publications and correspondence.
• Prepare timely advice on a range of strategic policy and regulatory issues and identify ways to optimise sustainable outcomes.
• Manage the implementation of communication strategies by preparing communication aids including information sheets, PowerPoint presentations and other material as required.
• Drive the development of effective partnerships to achieve policy outcomes and deliver on government commitments.
• Lead and mentor staff in their development to ensure the necessary skills and motivation exist to respond to service delivery requirements.

About You:
• This is a targeted position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
• Knowledge of and experience in engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is highly desirable.
• Experience or qualifications in water management, communication or engagement disciplines would be advantageous.
• A track record of managing stakeholder engagement for policy-related projects and delivering strategic communication services.
• An ability to develop strategy and policies to deliver on government objectives and promote positive community outcomes.
• Travel away from the centre may be required.

DLGWV is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy.

How to apply:
We invite eligible applicants to call the contact Graham Locke, Mobile: 0475 511 110 to chat about the role before applying. Submit your resume showcasing who you are, where your mob are from and how your cultural experience and skills can contribute to the department and better outcomes for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We're eager to hear from you!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/651586/25

Closing date: Thursday, 14 August 2025