Who are we The 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 & Water (the Department). The job The Assistant Inspector-General Regulation (AIG Regulation) will lead the Inspector-General's compliance functions. The AIG Regulation is the branch head of the compliance functions for the Inspector-General of Water Compliance. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of the audit, investigation and compliance monitoring functions of the Inspector-General. Your branch will be responsible for determining the areas of focus for monitoring, examination and enforcement activities based on evidence and risk. The AIG Regulation delivers outcomes against the Inspector-General's strategy in three program areas: 'Ensure it's lawful': Ensure Basin water managers and users meet their obligations under the Water Act and the Basin Plan. 'Ensure it's visible': Provide the Australian community with visibility over the integrity of Basin water management. 'Make it better': Use knowledge, evidence and insights to input into the ongoing reform of water regulation. The Basin Plan is a constitutionally contested operating environment between the Commonwealth and the Basin States. The Inspector-General plays a critical role in this area, empowered with a diverse and complex range of functions, roles and responsibilities including but not limited to: Designation as an independent integrity agency under the NACC Act. Legislated responsibility as an oversight agency for the Water Act and Basin Plan. Responsibility as the highest level regulatory agency in the Murray-Darling Basin, including compliance monitoring, audits, investigations, enforcement actions, and education. Responsibility for Water Act and Basin Plan compliance and enforcement activities. Duty to engage with the Australian community on the management of Basin water resources. Relationships with three tiers of government, six governments and Minister(s), water management agency heads, water users, First Nations and peak bodies. Water management, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin, is a highly complex technical task with high levels of political interest across three levels of government and six jurisdictions. Travel will be required at both intra and interstate level. The key duties of the position include Key responsibilities and accountabilities Lead delivery against the Inspector-General's long-term strategy ensuring Basin water managers and users meet their obligations under the Water Act and the Basin Plan. Ensure compliance against: 33 water resource plans covering the Murray-Darling Basin in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. 109 Sustainable Diversion Limits, including 80 groundwater limits and 29 surface water limits. the Basin Plan Water Trading Rules, and the obligations placed on the Inspector-General in the Water Act related to water markets Water theft provisions. Exercise the Inspector-Generals' audit and investigation powers under delegation, including the Special Powers detailed in the Water Act 2007 (Cth) Part 10AA. Responsible for design and implementation of compliance strategy, including a best practice approach in accordance with the IGWC Regulatory Policy. Determine annual work plan projects and activities for the compliance program, including analysis and planning of resource requirements and allocation within the branch. Provide high quality strategic advice to the Inspector-General in relation to compliance, potential non-compliance and non-compliance based on evidence and risk-based assessments and examinations. Develop statutory standards, statutory guidelines, frameworks and other documents to clearly articulate the Inspector-Generals expectations in relation to compliance, and support education of the regulated community. Provide expert strategic and operational advice to the Inspector-General and as a member of the Executive, Risk, and Triage Committees. Establish and maintain statutory advisory panels as required by the Inspector-General. Develop data and information requirements to enable an evidence-based compliance monitoring program. Determine the technical compliance capabilities required to deliver on the Inspector-General's compliance responsibilities, including strategies to deliver that expert capability and experience in core subject matter areas and skills as required by plans and priorities. Lead the regulation team, including: Implementing a culture based on the Inspector-General's values of integrity, transparency and accountability, in addition to the values of the commonwealth public service Promote a sense of purpose and enable others to understand the links between government policy, organisational goals and public value Build a shared sense of direction, clarify priorities and goals, and inspire others to achieve these. What we are looking for The successful applicant must be willing to travel in the Murray-Darling Basin according to the requirements of the role. Knowledge and experience To be successful for this role you will have the following knowledge and experience: Senior executive and leadership experience. Deep knowledge of the Water Act 2007, Basin Plan 2012, and water resource plans, or the demonstrated ability to acquire. Experience in providing authoritative advice and advocacy on regulatory investigations, preferably within Government. Demonstrated experience in the successful design, management and conduct of compliance work programs including audits, investigations, and compliance monitoring. Strong understanding of the principles of integrity, good governance, and legislative processes. Skills and capabilities To be successful for this role you will have the following skills and capabilities: Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied to complex policy, regulatory and compliance issues, and the capacity to provide strategic advice on this work and deliver results. Proven ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, reporting directives and procedures, to achieve optimal organisational outcomes. Desirable qualifications Qualifications or experience in regulation, compliance, enforcement, and audit or similar.
