Department of Energy and Water Supply
Role title
Status
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
6th January 2015
Division
Principal Project Director
Full time, Temporary for six
months
Brisbane River Catchment
Flood Storage Infrastructure
Water Supply
Contact
Brendan Logue (Hudson)
Location
Brisbane
Telephone
+61732588385
Apply online
au.hudson.com
Service delivery group
Classification
Our department
The Department of Energy and Water Supply (DEWS) monitors and manages the supply of electricity and
water in Queensland.
Through the delivery of effective policy, regulation and planning, DEWS ensures that Queenslanders enjoy
safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable electricity and water supply that meets our domestic,
business, industrial and agricultural needs.
Your opportunity
Operating from within the Water Supply division, this opportunity will see you having key involvement in
the Brisbane River Catchment Flood Storage Infrastructure project. You will provide expert technical,
project governance and project management advice on flood mitigation dam options to the highest levels in
the Queensland Government and ensure the delivery of significant project outcomes.
Key duties and accountabilities
 Work with the Chair of the Project Control Group to influence and provide high level advice to the
Premier, Minister, Director-General, and Deputy Director-General on the best investment strategy in
relation to flood mitigation, dam safety and public safety outcomes.
 Present a recommendation to the Queensland Government on the most appropriate flood mitigation
storage infrastructure to progress to construction phase within a three year period, including dam
safety upgrades and new dam options.
 Supervise preparation of the overall project plan and implementation strategies for management
review and approval through the Project Control Group.
 Responsibility for delivering project outcomes within agreed timeframes and budget.
 Control the project through appropriate project management and engagement with DEWS and
Seqwater.
 Provide strong project leadership, management and coordination to both DEWS and Seqwater
multidisciplinary teams in relation to technical expertise, product knowledge, procurement and
contracts management.
Key capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following key capabilities that link to
the “key duties and accountabilities” for this role:
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Makes good decisions that can be publicly upheld, based on analysis of available information, and the
application of sound judgement to forecast decision outcomes and manage risk (Decision Quality).
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Manoeuvres through complex political situations effectively, anticipating where potential blockages are
and adjusting approach where necessary (Political Savvy).
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Thinks globally, taking the broadest possible view of current issues and challenges, identifying their
impact on the future (Perspective).
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Applies water infrastructure engineering functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform
the job at a high level of accomplishment (Functional/Technical Skills).
Manages people and projects effectively to meet deadlines through goal setting, resource allocation,
risk management and performance evaluation (Planning).
Uses initiative to respond to challenges in a pressured and changing environment (Action oriented).
Can define and analyse complex problems and develop effective solutions by applying rigorous process
and logic, and engaging team and stakeholder input (Problem Solving).
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Mandatory requirement/special conditions
 An engineering qualification and experience relevant to the planning, development and management of
water supply dams and flood storage projects is mandatory.
Additional information
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Further information is available from the department’s website at www.dews.qld.gov.au
A three month probationary period may apply to successful candidates external to the public sector.
Flexible work arrangements will be considered for the advertised role.
Candidates may be subject to a criminal history check or probity check during the selection process.
The successful candidate may be required to disclose any previous serious disciplinary action.
Newly appointed public service employees are obliged to disclose within one month of starting duty, a
disclosure of employment as a lobbyist in the previous two years.
Applications may remain current for 12 months and may be considered for recurring vacancies. These
may be at an alternative location or for an alternative employment basis (full-time or part-time).
These skill descriptions are based on Lominger International’s LEADERSHIP ARCHITECT® Lominger
Limited, Inc., and are used with the express permission of Lominger International.