Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Albury NSWThe Inspector-General of Water Compliance (Inspector-General) is an independent statutory role and an identified integrity agency, supported by staff provided by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (the Department).Inspector-General's vision:Water management and use within the Murray-Darling Basin (the Basin) is lawful, transparent, and accountable, and the Australian public is confident in the integrity of Basin Plan delivery.Inspector-General's purpose:The Inspector-General ensures various government bodies, water managers and users in the Basin comply with their obligations under the Water Act 2007 (Cth) (Water Act) and the Basin Plan 2012 (Cth) (Basin Plan) and drives governments and water managers to uphold high standards of integrity and performance.The Inspector-General's role includes overseeing the performance of government agencies in the management of Basin water resources, as well as ensuring compliance with various obligations under legislation.The Inspector-General currently has offices located in Adelaide, Albury, Brisbane, Canberra, Dubbo, Goondiwindi, Mildura and Sydney.The Department also has a state office in Melbourne.The Inspector-General can support regional relocation to one of our Basin communities.Work AreaThe Inquiry team is part of the Oversight Branch, which is focused on ensuring a high standard of accountability for all involved in Basin management.The Branch supports the Inspector-General by overseeing Basin government performance of duties, obligations and commitments.We also provide advice to the Inspector-General on risks to integrity in the management of water resources within the Basin.The Oversight Branch is comprised of the following teams:InquiryPerformance AssuranceStrategic RelationsOur responsibilities include:Assisting the Inspector-General in carrying out their Inquiry functions under the Water ActMonitoring and oversight of relevant government agencies under legislation and intergovernmental agreements, including performance assurance reportingEstablishing and maintaining Basin-wide networks and knowledgeLeveraging intergovernmental relations to support strategic outcomesGathering intelligence to provide insights, information and situational awareness to the Inspector-General and broader officeThe Director, Inquiry Project Management will be a senior leader in the Oversight Branch and assist the Inspector-General to carry out their Inquiry functions under the Water Act.The JobThe Director will support the Inquiry Team in the management and successful delivery of complex and sensitive projects.Inquiries will be conducted within a legislative framework.They will:Oversee all aspects of project activities including schedule, risk, budget and resources, documentation (including briefs, reports, and submissions), vendor management, and stakeholder engagementSet and oversee the strategic direction for Inquiry Project Management, including by developing and maintaining project management artefacts in a newly established BranchWork closely with the Director, Inquiry who is responsible for overall Inquiry operations, evidence gathering, analysis and outcomesEngage with and report to the Inspector-General and Senior Executives on all project management related mattersApply established technical, operational, professional and administrative activities, procedures, practices and project management methodologiesFor certain Inquiries, provide oversight and assurance advice on project management related evidence provided to the Inspector-GeneralLeadership of a small multi-disciplined project team, through clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people#J-18808-Ljbffr