Trade Waste Officer

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine, Collinsville, Bowen; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Excellent work-life balance

5 weeks Annual Leave

15 Days Personal Leave

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced plumber looking to transition from hands-on work to a technical advisory role within the trade waste sector. The role involves working across the Whitsunday Region to help businesses, contractors, and customers manage trade waste effectively.

You will move away from physical plumbing tasks while still applying your industry knowledge daily, with a mix of office and field duties and strong focus on compliance and data handling.

Qualifications

• Current QBCC Plumbing and Drainage Licence.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.
• White Card.
• Strong knowledge of QLD legislation (Plumbing & Drainage Act, WS&S Act, NCC, QPW Code).
• Sound computer and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit businesses and industrial sites across the region.
• Assess and approve trade waste applications.
• Inspect grease arrestors and other treatment systems.
• Investigate and resolve trade waste issues.
• Assist customers with practical trade waste solutions.
• Collect and interpret field data and samples.
• Monitor trade waste systems and infrastructure.
• Manage records, permits and customer information.

Skills

Knowledge of QLD legislation

Computer and record-keeping skills

Education

QBCC Plumbing and Drainage Licence

C Class Driver Licence

White Card

Job description

Full time / Permanent

Location – Proserpine

$81,881 - $95,152 per annum

Commuter Use Council Vehicle

Ready to Get Off the Tools but Stay in the Industry?

If you're an experienced plumber looking for the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to move away from the physical demands of plumbing while still using their technical knowledge and industry experience every day. You'll work across the Whitsunday Region helping businesses, contractors, and customers manage trade waste effectively, without spending your days under houses, in trenches, or on construction sites.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same. You will:

• Visit businesses and industrial sites across the region
• Assess and approve trade waste applications
• Inspect grease arrestors and other treatment systems
• Investigate and resolve trade waste issues
• Assist customers with practical trade waste solutions
• Collect and interpret field data and samples
• Monitor trade waste systems and infrastructure
• Manage records, permits and customer information

What we offer:

• Get off the tools but keep using your trade knowledge
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and excellent work-life balance
• Enjoy a mix of office and field work
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 5 weeks Annual Leave
• 15 Days Personal Leave
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

About You

You may be a qualified plumber looking for a career change, someone wanting to move into a technical advisory role, or an industry professional wanting to broaden your experience.

You'll bring:

• Current QBCC Plumbing and Drainage Licence
• Current C Class Driver Licence
• White Card
• Strong knowledge of QLD legislation (Plumbing & Drainage Act, WS&S Act, NCC, QPW Code)
• Sound computer and record-keeping skills

Applications close:30-Oct-2026 11:30 pm

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