IGWC - Inspector-General of Water Compliance

As we call ‘that’s a wrap’ on a busy year for the Inspector-General of Water Compliance, check out some of the key highlights in ‘IGWC Year in Review 2024'. 🎥 Looking ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be even more dynamic, with a diverse range of initiatives already underway or set to begin in the New Year.   On behalf of all the staff at IGWC, we wish everyone a joyous and safe festive season, and a Happy New Year. #watercompliance #yearinreview #2024 #waterregulation #happynewyear #inspectorgeneral #water #integrity #oversight #regulation #murraydarlingbasin

The Inspector-General of Water Compliance recently hosted its annual all-staff workshop. A key theme of this year’s workshop was building staff resilience ahead of further organisational growth and upcoming projects across the organisation. Staff were fortunate to be joined for an in-depth Q&A session with Olympian Natayla Diehm, who shared her remarkable and inspiring sporting journey. Natayla’s story is one of overcoming adversity and drawing on resilience and professional drive to achieve her goals. Natalya is a dual Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024), multiple Australian and Queensland Championship holder, Australia’s first female Olympic BMX medallist and inspiration to all. #teambuilding #resilience #inspectorgeneral #waterregulation #watercompliance #staff #aps #publicservice #recognition #values #olympian #bronzemedallist #bmx

The Inspector-General of Water Compliance recently hosted its annual all-staff workshop. A key theme of this year’s workshop was building staff resilience ahead of further organisational growth and upcoming projects across the organisation. Staff were fortunate to be joined for an in-depth Q&A session with Olympian Natayla Diehm, who shared her remarkable and inspiring sporting journey. Natayla’s story is one of overcoming adversity and drawing on resilience and professional drive to achieve her goals. Natalya is a dual Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024), multiple Australian and Queensland Championship holder, Australia’s first female Olympic BMX medallist and inspiration to all. #teambuilding #resilience #inspectorgeneral #waterregulation #watercompliance #staff #aps #publicservice #recognition #values #olympian #bronzemedallist #bmx

📢 The Inspector-General of Water Compliance (IGWC) is searching for a permanent part-time senior graphic designer (0.5 FTE). This is an ideal role for an experienced graphic designer returning to the workforce, or a suitably qualified and experienced designer seeking creative and job flexibility.  The successful candidate will work within the Media and Communications team to develop graphic design-led content that is innovative and engaging for use across print, online platforms, broadcast, and social media.  The IGWC is looking for an individual who enjoys designing creative, complex, contemporary and dynamic materials. The senior graphic designer will ensure the IGWC’s graphic design capability remains at the forefront of industry trends and standards (including Australian Government accessibility requirements). The IGWC offers a chance to work for an independent Commonwealth integrity agency with flexible working arrangements, building and maintaining community confidence in the transparency, accountability and integrity of Basin water management. For details and information on how to apply, visit the IGWC website: www.igwc.gov.au/jobs #murraydarlingbasin #job #jobalert #jobseeker #designer #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #projects #recruiting #hiring #media #communications #print #publications #motiongraphics #adobe #creative #web #webdesign #marketing #branding #brand

AWARD AND RECOGNITION | round of applause to the Inspector-General of Water Compliances Assistant Director Compliance Monitoring, Nathalie Whitby, who was awarded the Executive Medal. The Executive Medal, named in honour of the Deputy Inspector-General of Water Compliance Daniel Blacker, is presented on a discretionary basis to an IGWC staff member who has gone above and beyond for the team. “I am very touched by my special award, the weight of the meaning of it has grown as the surprise/shock has subsided,” Nat told her colleagues. “It’s also a really nice signifier to keep doing what I am doing and to continue to live by one of my mottos, ‘the grass is greener where you water it’.”   Nat organises a fortnightly ‘coffee roulette’ between IGWC staff, a scheduled yet casual catch up between colleagues to build awareness and connection across geographically dispersed teams. Recently, Nat launched an IGWC donation drive with Lifeblood, one of the many awareness and wellbeing initiatives she regularly shares with the team. #waterregulation #watercompliance #staff #awards #donateblood #awardwinning #aps #publicservice #recognition #staff #values #conduct #service 

AWARD AND RECOGNITION | celebrating the Inspector-General of Water Compliance’s Senior Project Officer Strategy and Risk, Ivanna (Evie) Rychevska, who received the Dollie Jackson Award for office culture.    Dollie Jackson has been with the IGWC from its inception as Interim Inspector-General and personifies the culture and values every member of the team aspires to.    Evie is a quiet achiever who always has the best interests of the IGWC at heart. She is a true all-rounder and always willing to offer a helping hand with her excellent organisational knowledge.    Evie is an outstanding member of the IGWC who highlights time and again her attention to detail, dedication to her role and amazing capability to get the job done to the highest standard.    Evie is a wonderful team player, just like Dollie.    #waterregulation #watercompliance #staff #awards #awardwinning #aps #publicservice #recognition #staff #values #conduct #service

AWARD AND RECOGNITION | congratulations to the Inspector-General of Water Compliance Director Strategy and Governance, Holly Young, who received the peer nominated Mick Keelty Award.    The Mick Keelty Award is for contribution and performance; a reflection of the first Interim Inspector-General (originally Northern Basin Commissioner) who diligently fought to have the IGWC office established, supported by legislation, and appropriately structured.     Holly embodies the Mick Keelty Award, delivering outstanding contributions to the IGWC through her consistent and high-quality work.     Stepping up earlier this year to an acting Deputy Inspector-General role, Holly demonstrated strength in leadership and innovation as a solutions-focused go getter.     Holly goes above and beyond for both her team and the IGWC, ensuring she acts with integrity every step of the way and is an excellent attribute to the IGWC.    #waterregulation #watercompliance #staff #awards #awardwinning #aps #publicservice #recognition #staff #values #conduct #service 

Leading subject matter specialists representing the Inspector-General of Water Compliance recently caught up with two research institutions to access the most current science-based knowledge, data and evidence on water management in the Murray-Darling Basin.    The team met with La Trobe University’s Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems and the Research Centre for Applied Alpine Ecology to learn about their studies in environmental, social and economic outcomes across the Basin.    Academics from Charles Sturt University’s Gulbali Institute shared an overview their work in spatio-temporal water use monitoring with AI-driven remote sensing and decision support solutions.    The Inspector-General of Water Compliance is supported by specialist staff working to improve trust and transparency around water management in the Basin.    Learn more about the IGWC’s work at www.igwc.gov.au or get in touch by calling 13 IGWC (13 44 92).     Pictured:   La Trobe University: Associate Prof. Ewen Silvester, Tom Wheeler-Chesters, Nathalie Whitby, Dr Tara Schalk, Dr Sally Maxwell, Dr Tariq Rana, PhD, (Prof. Nick Bond absent).    Charles Sturt University: Dr Tariq Rana, Dr Ana Horta, Nathalie Whitby, Tom Wheeler-Chesters, Prof. Andrew Hall, Dr Tara Schalk, Dr Mobushir Riaz Khan.    #waterregulation #watercompliance #murraydarlingbasin #CharlesSturt #LaTrobe #GulbaliInstitute

The Inspector-General of Water Compliance, the Hon. Troy Grant, gave evidence at today’s Supplementary Budget Estimates at Parliament House, Canberra. “From my first day in this role, Basin communities have heard me repeat the mantra of the need to improve and build trust and confidence in water management and governments across the Murray-Darling Basin,” said Troy in his opening statement. “They are now very much seeing and will continue to see this in action. Lawful, visible, better - that's what we're all about. “My team and I continue to be visible and out and about ensuring the Australian community can see and understand outcomes in Basin water management, so they can better understand the role of the independent Inspector-General and be confident there is appropriate oversight of the integrity of Basin water management. “There is no substitute to being out and about in the Basin, talking with people and importantly hearing from them, showing them that they have been heard.  “I am committed to listening, hearing and acting independently wherever necessary, equally and without fear or favour.  “I am pursuing continuous improvement in the performance of Basin water managers to embed integrity, transparency and accountability in the delivery of the Basin Plan and its outcomes.” Also present at today’s hearing, the IGWC’s recently expanded Executive team, including Deputy Inspector-General Daniel Blacker, (A/g) General Counsel Peter Lyons, (A/g) Assistant Inspector-General Regulation Tara Schalk and (A/g) Assistant Inspector-General Oversight Sheridan de Kruiff. Senators asked questions about the IGWC’s published audit on Controls Supporting Compliance with the Basin Plan and recently launched inquiry into the northern Basin Toolkit. Further question topics included investigations, water education and roles. Watch the official recording here: https://lnkd.in/g4mTiciK Want to know more about the Inspector-General’s role and to keep up-to-date with career opportunities within the IGWC? Visit our website: www.igwc.gov.au #water #integrity #oversight #regulation #ausgov #waterregulation #watercompliance #murraydarlingbasin #SenateEstimates 

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: Submissions are now open for the Inspector-General of Water Compliance’s inquiry into the Northern Basin Toolkit.    This is the first inquiry undertaken by the Inspector-General of Water Compliance, the Hon. Troy Grant.    The Northern Basin Toolkit is a set of environmental measures and infrastructure works designed to maximise environmental outcomes in the northern Murray-Darling Basin.      The Inspector-General is seeking input from all interested stakeholders, particularly those with direct involvement in the Northern Basin Toolkit. Submissions are due by 29 November 2024.     For more information about the inquiry, including how to make a submission, please visit the Inspector-General’s inquiry website at: inquiry.igwc.gov.au   You can view the full press conference from the IGWC Dubbo office (Wednesday, 30 September 2024) via @igwcAU on YouTube | https://lnkd.in/gjXzP9WJ      #water #waterregulation #watercompliance #murraydarlingbasin #NorthernBasinToolkit #nsw #qld #inquiry #submissions #naturalresources #integrity #transperancy #trust #confidence