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

As the Senior Program Officer in the Grants and Program Management team, you will support the manager and director leading the delivery of the administration of Local Government Divisions grants to local government. The team maintain strategic and effective networks across Local Government Division, with local governments and other stakeholders to ensure service delivery outcomes are achieved.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

- Develop, implement and monitor funding support arrangements (grants and subsidies programs) to the local government sector using evidence based analytics to inform program design.
- Undertake systematic collection, research, analysis, and interpretation of complex data gathered from local governments and other sources to monitor funding support performance and manage risk.
- Develop a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement that facilitates the ongoing identification, development and implementation of best practice grant management business processes and tools required to realise efficiencies which contribute to the achievement of the Division's outcomes.
- Build,



foster and maintain strategic and effective networks across Local Government Division, with local governments and other stakeholders to ensure service delivery outcomes are achieved.
- Prepare timely and well-researched briefings, reports, submissions and correspondence, including reports and briefing notes for the Minister, Director- General and Deputy Director-General.

About You

- Proven experience working in grants and subsidies programs.
- Highly organised to manage competing priorities and delivery quality outcomes.
- Strong communication skills to build internal and external relationships with local government stakeholders.
- Experience working with or within the local government sector.

The Benefits

- Attractive salaries with generous employee benefits.
- Work life balance with hybrid work arrangements.

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. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages and recognises every individual's contribution within a team-oriented environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter (1 to 2 page) demonstrating your suitability for the position. Applications may be used to appoint to similar vacancies for up to 12 months after the closing date.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Closes 10/09/2026

📌 Senior Program Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers
📍 Brisbane