Technical Officer

Spinifex Recruiting; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer, Environmental Officer, Inspector, or Water/Wastewater professional for a 2-month contract with potential extension. The role focuses on ensuring businesses comply with liquid trade waste requirements and environmental standards across the Shire.

The position combines site inspections, regulatory assessments, investigations, and technical reporting, with opportunities to work across field operations and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental compliance, inspections, investigations, or regulatory services.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong reporting and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of commercial and industrial premises.
• Assess liquid trade waste and environmental compliance.
• Investigate issues and provide customer guidance.
• Review approvals and maintain records.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to explain regulatory requirements.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Site inspections

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental health

Education

Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations

Job description

$53 per hour + Super | 2-month contract with potential extension

Spinifex Recruiting is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer, Environmental Officer, Inspector, or Water/Wastewater professional for an exciting opportunity with our client, Tweed Shire Council.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in environmental compliance, inspections, investigations, regulatory services, or wastewater management who enjoys a mix of field work, customer engagement, and technical reporting.

Initially offered as a 2-month contract commencing early to mid-September through to early November, there is a strong possibility of extension and potentially an ongoing opportunity, making this an excellent opportunity to gain experience within Local Government and get your foot in the door with Tweed Shire Council.

About the Role

As the Technical Officer - Liquid Trade Waste, you will play an important role in ensuring businesses across the Tweed Shire are complying with Council requirements relating to the discharge of liquid trade waste into the sewer network.

The role involves a combination of site inspections, compliance assessments, customer engagement, investigations, and technical administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of commercial and industrial premises
• Assess compliance with liquid trade waste and environmental requirements
• Investigate issues and provide advice to customers and businesses
• Review approvals, documentation, and compliance records
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records
• Provide guidance and education to customers regarding compliance requirements
• Build positive relationships with businesses while ensuring regulatory standards are maintained

About You

We are looking for someone who has experience in a compliance, inspection, environmental, or technical role and is confident working with customers and stakeholders.

You may come from a background in:

• Environmental Health / Regulatory Services
• Compliance or Investigation roles
• Local Government
• Water or Wastewater operations
• Pollution prevention or monitoring
• Trade waste, plumbing, or wastewater systems (highly regarded but not essential)

You will have:

• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, compliance assessments, or regulatory activities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to interpret legislation, policies, and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
• The ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the Tweed Shire

If this position extends into a longer-term opportunity, you may be required to obtain a Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Trade Waste) or equivalent accreditation, subject to course availability.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to work within a respected Local Government organiser, utilise your compliance and inspection experience, and potentially transition into a longer-term opportunity.

If you are looking for your next contract and want to make an impact within the community, we would love to hear from you.