Diversions - Authorised Water Officer Fixed Term 4 months
Core
Monitor water diversion activities, support compliance with water legislation, and ensure sustainable use of water resources across Melbourne's catchment network.
Role type
Field-based regulatory compliance officer (water resources)
Builds
Compliance enforcement actions, site inspection reports, and managed diversion licenses
Domain
Water management / Environmental regulation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Field inspection, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, investigation, problem-solving, decision-making, license administration, metering management
Responsibilities
Administer diversion license applications for stormwater, water trading, transfers, and works; manage metering activities including asset installation, maintenance, and recording; initiate and undertake compliance and enforcement activities; lead investigations into alleged diversion license breaches of the Water Act 1989; foster internal and external customer and stakeholder interaction and engagement