Utilities Quality & Compliance Specialist

Careers at Council; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week + flextime

PPE and uniform provided

Fitness Passport gym membership

Welcome Experience for relocations

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join the Utilities Planning & Design Section. The role blends quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement, engaging with water, wastewater and waste operations to meet regulatory standards.

You will collect and analyse performance data, perform internal audits, review processes and work with field teams to drive safety, sustainability and environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma level qualifications in Environmental Science, Quality Assurance or Compliance, or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting legislation, regulatory requirements and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven independence, prioritisation and initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site inspections to support compliance, assurance and improvement activities.
• Conduct audits, reviews and other assurance activities to assess compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice and feedback to Council teams on compliance requirements and actions.
• Collaborate with operational teams, professionals, service providers and the community to support quality outcomes.
• Liaise with authorities regarding Environmental Protection Licence conditions and licence reviews.
• Prepare and submit compliance, assurance and regulatory reports as required.
• Collate, analyse and report on quality and compliance performance data.
• Maintain compliance documentation, registers and databases for timely reporting.
• Support procurement and tendering for auditors/contractors and coordinate assigned works.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes across Community Utilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Initiative

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in Environmental Science

Diploma in Quality Assurance

Diploma in Compliance

Job description

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join the Utilities Planning & Design Section. The role blends quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement, engaging with water, wastewater and waste operations to meet regulatory standards.

You will collect and analyse performance data, perform internal audits, review processes and work with field teams to drive safety, sustainability and environmental outcomes.