Scenic Rim River Improvement Trust Board Members (Multiple)

Water Resource Management / Scenic Rim Regional Council and surrounding areas

Contract for 4 years

Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

Salary: RAA Level 3 – see renumeration procedures

Chairperson: Meetings up to 4 Hrs $195 - Meetings of > 4 Hrs duration $390

Member: Meetings up to 4 Hrs $150 - Meetings of > 4 Hrs duration $300

Location: Scenic Rim Regional Council and surrounding areas

REF: QLD/477485/23

The Role

The Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW), in conjunction with the Scenic Rim River Improvement Trust (the Trust), is seeking applications from interested community members to fill three (3) member vacancies for a term of up to four (4) years, commencing from an appointment date as decided by the Minister for Water. We are seeking members with a diverse range of capabilities, including high-level communication, consultation, negotiation, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Work with other team members as part of a board for the Trust responsible for the design and implementation of positive outcomes associated with riverine health within the Scenic Rim area.

• Use various methods of communication to consult with both internal and external stakeholders on riverine issues.

• Work collaboratively with government, natural resource management groups, community groups, and individuals, while providing leadership and guidance to stakeholders regarding the implementation of works approved by the Trust.

• Reviewing and approving annual reports for the Minister in compliance with the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.

• Ensure works carried out by the Trust are undertaken in accordance with all statutory requirements, including but not limited to the River Improvement Trust Act 1940, Vegetation Management Act 1999, Water Act 2000, Planning Act 2016.

• Contribute to the identification, development and implementation of project schedules and plans.

• Other duties as directed and required.

Role requirements

• There are no mandatory requirements for this role however, experience in identifying and implementing strategies to improve riverine health and/or mitigate flood impacts would be highly regarded.

• A solid understanding of the area in which the Trust operates, and its rivers, would be an advantage.

• This position may require overnight travel as part of the fulfilment of the role.

For further information and to apply for this role please see www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au ad QLD/477485/23.

Enquiries: Guy Bignell on Ph: 07 3330 4363

Closing Date: Friday, 14 April 2023