Senior Project Officer

Operating within South Region, you’ll deliver high‑quality executive and project support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team. You’ll lead key initiatives, strengthen governance processes, and support critical workflows that drive effective service delivery across Queensland’s South Region.

Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

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.

The Role

Operating from within South Region, you will provide high‑quality executive services to support the Executive Director and the South Region Executive Regional Leadership Team. You will lead and manage projects and initiatives that enhance the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of executive services andwork as a dynamic, collaborative member of a high‑performing team.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate meetings, briefings and workflows, ensuring documentation is timely, accurate and ready for decision‑making.
• Provide efficient governance support, including meeting scheduling, distribution of papers, action tracking and minutes.
• Lead and contribute to projects that improve business processes and operational efficiency.
• Prepare high‑quality correspondence, reports, briefing notes and documentation for a range of stakeholders.
• Support leadership teams with planning, reporting and information management requirements.
• Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support effective service delivery.
• Promote a positive, safe and outcomes‑focused workplace culture.
  
  
  

About You

• Strong experience in executive or project support roles within complex environments.
• Skills in MECS, Aurion, SAP, PowerBI, CTM Travel or similar systems are highly regarded.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and relationship‑building skills.
• A current “C” Class licence is desirable; occasional travel may be required.
  
  
  

The Benefits

• Flexible work options that support balance and wellbeing.
• Opportunities to broaden your capability through diverse projects.
• Meaningful work that contributes to high‑impact outcomes for Queensland communities.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture that values growth and development.
  
  
  

Location:

Flexible location at DLGWV offices will be considered.

Please advise your preference with your application (Brisbane preferred)

Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

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. Please refer to our: Equity and Diversity Plan, Cultural capability action plan, disability service plan and multicultural action plan. 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 cover letter (1 to 2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the position.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Administration