Utilities Quality & Compliance Specialist

the original; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE & uniform

Gym membership discount

Welcome experience

Career development opportunities

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Awards program

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join our Utilities Planning & Design Section within the Community Utilities Group. The role blends quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement with close collaboration across water, wastewater and waste services.

You’ll build strong relationships with stakeholders, undertake site visits and inspections, support regulatory compliance activities and help ensure essential community services meet

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma level qualifications in Environmental Science, Quality Assurance or Compliance or equivalent
• Experience interpreting legislation, regulatory requirements and associated standards
• Sound analytical and strategic thinking with ability to research information and identify practical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and take initiative
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Strong computer skills including MS 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 any associated actions
• Work closely with operational teams, industry professionals, service providers and the community to support quality and compliance outcomes
• Liaise with statutory and regulatory authorities regarding Environmental Protection Licence conditions, licence reviews and other regulatory matters
• 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 to support accurate and timely reporting
• Support procurement and tendering processes for auditors, consultants and contractors and assist with the coordination of assigned works
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, systems and practices across Community Utilities

Skills

Legislation interpretation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Continuous improvement

MS Word & Excel

Driver Licence

Education

Diploma in Environmental Science/QA/Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a Utilities Quality & Assurance Officer to join our Utilities Planning & Design Section within the Community Utilities Group. The role blends quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement with close collaboration across water, wastewater and waste services.

You’ll build strong relationships with stakeholders, undertake site visits and inspections, support regulatory compliance activities and help ensure essential community services meet