Liquid Trade Waste Officer

Council Jobs; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swell Program (Safe + Well atSingleton

Health + Wellbeing Leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Job summary

Singleton Council is seeking a proactive Liquid Trade Waste Officer to join the Water and Sewer team, overseeing liquid trade waste management across the community and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role balances safety, environment and customer outcomes, with site visits, approvals and inspections.

You will provide specialist technical advice, develop relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement of trade waste programs. Full-time, permanent role based in NSW.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound computer and record-management skills.
• Experience and knowledge of trade waste and sewerage systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess liquid trade waste applications and issue approvals/conditions.
• Conduct site inspections and compliance sampling.
• Provide specialist technical advice for building/development applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate IV in Water Operations (Trade Waste)

Tools

Record management

Job description

Job Reference: req78
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Applications close: 05/11/2026

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Singleton Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Liquid Trade Waste Officer to join our Water and Sewer team and support the safe, sustainable and compliant management of liquid trade waste across our community.

In this specialised role, you will manage Council’s liquid trade waste activities, balancing regulatory and environmental requirements with practical outcomes for customers. You will work collaboratively with businesses, government agencies, industry representatives and internal stakeholders to support compliance and help protect Council’s sewerage network, public health and the environment.

Working across both field and office environments, you will assess liquid trade waste applications, issue approvals and conditions, and undertake site inspections and compliance sampling. You will also provide specialist technical advice, including input into building and development applications, respond to operational issues and customer enquiries, and maintain accurate records and registers.

As a critical role within the Water and Sewer team, a key focus will be progressing priority inspections, addressing compliance matters and reviewing and reissuing approvals. You will also support the ongoing development and improvement of Council’s liquid trade waste, backflow prevention and water carting programs, ensuring they remain effective and aligned with relevant legislation and guidelines.

You will bring strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and develop productive relationships with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Water Operations (Trade Waste) or willingness to obtain.
• Experience and knowledge of trade waste and sewerage systems.
• Knowledge of relevant water, sewerage and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound computer and record-management skills.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 10 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $85,951- $96,685 per annum plus a generous vehicle allowance of $18,895 per annum and 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 05/11/2026.