Compliance Officer (Illegal Dumping)

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary sacrifice

Private health discounts

Fitness Passport

Flu vaccinations

Counselling services

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Compliance Officer (Illegal Dumping) to support the Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program across the Toowoomba Region. You will undertake inspections, surveillance, investigations and enforcement actions, maintain records and contribute to education and reporting activities that support the program.

You will work under general supervision and be based in the Toowoomba CBD, with parking provided.

Qualifications

• Inspections, surveillance and investigations into illegal dumping.
• Maintains accurate records and supports education and reporting activities.
• Works under general supervision in enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections and investigations of illegal dumping across the Toowoomba Region.
• Conduct enforcement actions and monitor compliance with relevant regulations.
• Contribute to education, reporting and data collection for program delivery.

Skills

Investigation

Enforcement

Record keeping

Communication

Job description

HELP US TACKLE ILLEGAL DUMPING IN THE TOOWOOMBA REGION

• $82,147.09 - $88,357.17gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Temporary Full time position until 31 August 2029.
• Based in the Toowoomba CBD - parking provided.

About Environmental & Regulatory Services

Our Environmental & Regulatory Services team is the front line of Council’s regulatory activities and works hard at keeping our community safe. We’re a dynamic, multidisciplinary team made up of compliance officers, technical specialists, and administrative officers. Together, we oversee a wide range of essential services, including the Animal Management Centre, Local Laws compliance, Environmental Health, Regulated Parking compliance, and Building and Development compliance. We are a people-focused and purpose-driven team that pride ourselves on the quality of work we do. We also like having fun and actively building an environment where people enjoy coming to work and going home feeling valued.

About the position

As a Compliance Officer (Illegal Dumping), you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Council's Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program through investigation, monitoring and enforcement of illegal dumping offences across the Toowoomba Region.

You will undertake inspections, surveillance activities, investigations and enforcement actions, maintains accurate records and contributes to compliance, education and reporting activities that support the ongoing delivery of the program.

In this position, you will work under general supervision.

Benefits of the Workplace

• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

For further information

Please contact Bradley Hahn - Coordinator Community Amenity - on (07) 4637 7*** within business hours.

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.