Queensland Government - Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

**What we do** The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities, to manage water resources responsibly, and to support volunteering policy and system stewardship in Queensland. With over 700 dedicated professionals in more than 30 offices across the state, we work tirelessly to ensure that Queensland's communities, businesses, and water resources thrive. **Our workforce** Our staff are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where individual differences are respected; diverse skills and knowledge are valued and utilised; and opportunities are available for all. It is our goal to ensure our workforce represents the community we serve. How we work is just as important to us as what we do. In all our work, we follow the [Queensland Public Service values](https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/pay-benefits-and-policy/public-service-values-and-conduct/public-service-values): **Customers first** - Know your customers - Deliver what matters - Make decisions with empathy **Ideas into action** - Challenge the norm and suggest solutions - Encourage and embrace new ideas - Work across boundaries **Unleash potential** - Expect greatness - Lead and set clear expectations - Seek, provide and act on feedback **Be courageous** - Own your actions, successes and mistakes - Take calculated risks - Act with transparency **Empower people** - Lead, empower and trust - Play to everyone's strengths - Develop yourself and those around you