Senior Environmental Compliance Advisor

Tablelands Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

76-hour fortnight

Work from home where operationally a p

Council pool vehicles

Professional autonomy and leadership

Job summary

Tablelands Regional Council in Tolga, QLD is seeking an experienced Lead Compliance Advisor – Water & Waste to join the Water & Waste team on a 12-month maximum-term contract. You will provide specialist leadership across environmental compliance, drinking water quality, wastewater, waste operations and regulatory reporting.

Reporting to the Manager Water & Waste, you will lead and improve compliance systems, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with operational teams to translate risks

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or Environmental Science; or at least five years' experience in a compliance role within the water & waste industries.
• Experience in environmental management and water & waste compliance within local government or a similarly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Drinking Water Quality Management programs in accordance with statutory requirements and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
• Provide specialist compliance advice across water, wastewater and waste operations.
• Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures, compliance systems and operational processes.
• Support environmental management systems, audits and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate water quality sampling, data management and compliance reporting.
• Manage compliance requirements relating to Environmental Authorities and Council's referable dams.
• Liaise with government agencies, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Council's Drinking Water Quality Management Plan.

Skills

Environmental management

Water & waste compliance

Supervisory leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

Environmental Management or Environmental Science degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Tablelands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Lead Compliance Advisor – Water & Waste to join its Water & Waste team in Tolga, QLD on a 12-month maximum-term contract.

Reporting to the Manager Water & Waste, you'll provide specialist leadership across environmental compliance, drinking water quality, wastewater, waste operations and regulatory reporting.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys improving systems, strengthening compliance processes and working closely with operational teams to turn identified risks into practical improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead Drinking Water Quality Management programs in accordance with statutory requirements and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
• Provide specialist compliance advice across water, wastewater and waste operations
• Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures, compliance systems and operational processes
• Support environmental management systems, audits and regulatory reporting
• Coordinate water quality sampling, data management and compliance reporting
• Manage compliance requirements relating to Environmental Authorities and Council's referable dams
• Liaise with government agencies, consultants and internal stakeholders
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Council's Drinking Water Quality Management Plan
• Translate identified compliance risks into practical improvement projects
• Visit operational sites and build strong working relationships with frontline teams

About You

To qualify, you'll have either:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or Environmental Science; or
• At least five years' experience in a compliance role within the water and waste industries

You'll also bring experience in environmental management and water and waste compliance within local government or a similarly regulated environment.

Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Water, wastewater and solid waste operations
• Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
• Drinking Water Quality Management Plans
• Environmental auditing and risk management
• Regulatory and compliance reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Supervisory or team leadership
• A current Driver Licence is also required.

You'll suit this role if you're proactive, accountable and motivated by improving systems rather than simply maintaining them. You'll be comfortable combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Tablelands Regional Council?

You'll receive an LGIA Stream A Level 7 salary of $108,559.29 per annum + 12% superannuation, along with:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 76-hour fortnight
• Opportunity to work from home where operationally appropriate
• Council pool vehicles for site visits
• Professional autonomy and meaningful technical leadership
• Exposure across drinking water, wastewater, waste and environmental compliance
• Support from experienced external consultants on major projects
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact across Council's Water & Waste operations

About Tablelands Regional Council

Tablelands Regional Council delivers essential services to communities across Queensland's Tablelands region.

Council manages a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater and waste assets, with a strong focus on sustainable infrastructure, environmental stewardship and positive community outcomes.

Joining the Water & Waste team will give you the opportunity to directly influence drinking water quality, environmental compliance and operational excellence while working closely with operational staff, consultants and regulators.