Liquid Trade Waste Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Swell Program

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Work from home

Rostered Day Off

9-day fortnight

4-day week

Concessional Leave Christmas to New...

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Education Assistance

Leadership Development Program

Grow our Own Program

ESSPecialist Program Awards

Job summary

Singleton Council is seeking a proactive Liquid Trade Waste Officer to join our Water and Sewer team and manage liquid trade waste activities in line with regulatory and environmental requirements. You will assess applications, issue approvals, conduct site inspections, provide technical advice, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with businesses, agencies and internal stakeholders.

This permanent, full-time role offers a base salary in the stated range, a vehicle allowance, 12%

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of trade waste and sewerage systems.
• Knowledge of water, sewerage and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound computer and record-management skills.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage liquid trade waste activities and balance regulatory/environmental requirements with customer outcomes.
• Assess liquid trade waste applications, issue approvals and conditions.
• Conduct site inspections and compliance sampling.
• Provide specialist technical advice and input into building/development applications.
• Respond to operational issues and customer enquiries; maintain accurate records and registers.
• Progress priority inspections, address compliance matters and review/renew approvals.
• Support development/improvement of liquid trade waste, backflow prevention and water carting programs.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Record management

Driver licence

Education

Certificate IV in Water Operations (Trade Waste)

Job description

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

Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Purchase of Additional Annual Leave

Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Training Courses + Professional Development

Education Assistance

Leadership Development Program

'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

ESSPecialist Program Awards

Service Awards

Be Valued Recognition Program

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Peter George, Coordinator Water and Sewer Strategy and Compliance on 0419555***.

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.