Weighbridge and Waste Levy Officer

Scenic Rim Regional Council; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

13% employer superannuation

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Scenic Rim Regional Council in Beaudesert, QLD is seeking a Weighbridge and Waste Levy Officer to operate weighbridge services, deliver high‑quality customer service and manage waste data compliance. Based at the Bromelton Central Waste Facility, you may work from other facilities across the Scenic Rim.

Responsibilities include daily weighbridge operations, determining diversion vs fees, liaising with contractors for recyclables, reporting Waste Levy data, and managing commercial waste accounts

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively and provide a positive customer experience.
• Experience in waste operations (or similar regulatory environment), particularly weighbridge operations.
• Knowledge of processes relevant to waste levy, waste operations and environmental compliance in a waste facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day incoming and outgoing weighbridge operations for customers.
• Inspect incoming waste to determine diversion vs fees and ensure compliance with environmental licence conditions.
• Liaise with contractors to coordinate collection/processing of recyclables from Council waste facilities.
• Review, amend and report transactional data relating to State Government Waste Levy requirements.
• Manage commercial waste account holders, including gross and tare weights, monthly account summaries and discrepancies follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Waste operations experience

Weighbridge operations knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Job description

Scenic Rim Regional Council – Beaudesert QLD

Weighbridge and Waste Levy Officer

FULL TIME

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast.At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.

About this opportunity

The Weighbridge and Waste Levy Officer is responsible for the efficient operation of weighbridge services, delivering high-quality customer service to all site users while ensuring accurate and compliant waste data management. This role may be asked to assist with gate duties at Transfer Stations across the region during peak time. The position is based out of the Bromelton Central Waste Facility, but you may be required to work from any of Council’s facilities within the Scenic Rim.

Additionally, you’ll also …

• Provide day‑to‑day incoming and outgoing weighbridge operations for customers.
• Inspect incoming waste to determine when to divert resources to recycling facilities and when to charge fees, and ensure compliance with environmental licence conditions.
• Liaise with contractors to coordinate the collection and/or processing of recyclables from all Council waste facilities.
• Review, amend and report transactional data relating to State Government Waste Levy requirements.
• Manage commercial waste account holders, including gross and tare weights, monthly account summaries and following up discrepancies.

About you…

• A Certificate III in Business Administration or other relevant qualification, or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively to provide a positive customer experience and conflict resolution.
• Experience in waste operations (or other similar regulatory environment), in particular weighbridge operations.
• Knowledge of processes relevant to waste levy, waste operations and environmental compliance in a waste facility setting.

What’s in it for you?

Scenic Rim Regional Council is an innovative employer, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment. This position comes with a base remuneration from $79,128.31, and up to 13% employer superannuation contribution and much more.

Applications close: 12noon Friday 23 October 2026

Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.