Trade Waste Officer

Southern Downs Regional Council; Warwick; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance plans

Skin checks, vaccines & wellness

Health & wellbeing programs

Generous leave provisions

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Southern Downs Regional Council in Warwick, QLD is seeking a Trade Waste Officer to protect the environment, public health, and council’s wastewater infrastructure. You will build relationships with local businesses, provide technical advice on trade waste requirements, and monitor compliance to keep systems safe and efficient.

This permanent, full-time role offers a 72.5-hour fortnight, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a Level 4 pay band and 12% superannuation plus annual leave loading.

Qualifications

• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• A Class C licence or higher is required.
• White construction card mandatory for this role.
• Degree in a relevant field or substantial experience to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with local businesses and provide technical advice on trade waste requirements.
• Monitor compliance and help ensure wastewater systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Support sustainable practices and protect the environment and public health.

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Southern Downs Regional Council – Warwick QLD

Join our team as a Trade Waste Officer and play a vital role in protecting our environment public health and Council’s wastewater infrastructure. Build strong relationships with local businesses, provide technical advice and guidance on trade waste requirements, monitor compliance and help ensure wastewater systems operate safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical skills, support sustainable practices and make a positive contribution to the Southern Downs community.

STATUS:

Permanent, Full-time

HOURS OF WORK:

72.5 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight | 8:00am – 5:00pm

PAY LEVEL:

$3407.67 - $3627.08 per fortnight (Level 4)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Warwick, Queensland

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Legal right to live and work in Australia
• A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.
• A White construction card or the ability to obtain one is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Qualification of at least degree level in a relevant field. Alternatively, significant experience and demonstration of skills to be able to complete the duties of the role.
• A person in this position will need to hold a current certificate for Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Parts 1 & 2, or have the ability to obtain.

Benefits of the position include:

• - Discounted corporate health insurance plans
• - Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships
• - Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
• - Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave
• - Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 37,820 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

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