Water Compliance Officer – Flexible Work & Benefits

Charters Towers Regional Council; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave

12% Superannuation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking a Water Compliance Officer to coordinate water and wastewater regulatory activities across Council's services. The role covers monitoring, reporting and support for the DWQMP, delivering compliance programs and process improvements.

The successful candidate will conduct field inspections, manage documentation, and work with operational teams to meet regulatory obligations. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Charters Towers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater operations, regulatory compliance or related field.
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations, policies and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of water quality monitoring procedures and DWQMP framework.
• Ability to manage compliance audits, risk assessments and reporting.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting capabilities.
• Proficient use of MS Office and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate water and wastewater regulatory compliance activities.
• Monitor water quality and complete statutory reporting.
• Support DWQMP implementation and environmental monitoring programs.
• Provide technical and administrative support to operational staff.
• Conduct field inspections and sampling at facilities.
• Maintain compliance records and prepare reports.

Skills

Water regulatory compliance

Water quality monitoring

Data reporting

Field inspections

Office administration

MS Office proficiency

Risk assessment

Education

Water/wastewater qualifications

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking a Water Compliance Officer to coordinate water and wastewater regulatory activities across Council's services. The role covers monitoring, reporting and support for the DWQMP, delivering compliance programs and process improvements.

The successful candidate will conduct field inspections, manage documentation, and work with operational teams to meet regulatory obligations. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Charters Towers.