Impactful Utilities QA & Compliance Specialist

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE and uniform provided

Gym membership discount

Welcome Experience

Career development opportunities

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Awards ceremony

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join the Utilities Planning & Design Section within the Community Utilities Group. The role focuses on quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement across water, wastewater and waste services.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, perform site visits, support regulatory reporting and audits, and help ensure operations meet environmental standards while protecting public health and the

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma level qualifications in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Quality Assurance or Compliance, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and industry experience
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulatory requirements and associated standards
• Sound analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to research information and identify practical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities and take initiative
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and identifying innovative ways of working
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Current Class C Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Undertake site inspections to support compliance, assurance and improvement activities
• Conduct audits, reviews and other assurance activities to assess compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
• Provide advice and feedback to Council teams on compliance requirements and any associated actions
• Work closely with operational teams, industry professionals, service providers and the community to support quality and compliance outcomes
• Liaise with statutory and regulatory authorities regarding Environmental Protection Licence conditions, licence reviews and other regulatory matters
• Prepare and submit compliance, assurance and regulatory reports as required
• Collate, analyse and report on quality and compliance performance data
• Maintain compliance documentation, registers and databases to support accurate and timely reporting
• Support procurement and tendering processes for auditors, consultants and contractors and assist with the coordination of assigned works
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, systems and practices across Community Utilities

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Site inspections

Auditing

Regulatory reporting

Continuous improvement

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Diploma in Environmental Science/QA/Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join the Utilities Planning & Design Section within the Community Utilities Group. The role focuses on quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement across water, wastewater and waste services.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, perform site visits, support regulatory reporting and audits, and help ensure operations meet environmental standards while protecting public health and the