Are you ready to play a hands-on role in protecting & managing the Gold Coast's iconic waterways?

As a Senior Waterways Officer, you'll be at the forefront of compliance, enforcement, & community engagement; helping ensure waterways, land reserves, & marine environments are used safely, sustainably, & responsibly.

Working within a small, multi-disciplinary Compliance Team, you'll lead & deliver inspections, investigations, audits, & targeted enforcement activities, while building strong relationships with government agencies, industry groups, & the community.

This is a dynamic, operational role that balances autonomy with collaboration & offers meaningful impact on environmental, recreational, & economic outcomes for the region

If you're a confident decision-maker with strong judgement, resilience, & a passion for waterways management, this is an opportunity to consider.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE - scroll down and click the 'APPLY ONLINE' button***

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