Trade Waste Officer

Job Description

Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight) Certificate IV Water Operations (Trade Waste), trade qualifications, or other relevant qualifications and experience relevant to the position LGO 5 ($87,024 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience Why Choose Us: Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.Our Purpose: Grow Townsville.Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment.About The Role: This role will facilitate and maintain compliance of commercial and industrial sewage discharges with the City’s Trade Waste Management Plan and relevant legislation. This role performs the assessment of trade waste applications, the inspection of trade waste installations and investigation of trade waste related matters to ensure compliance with the permit conditions and legislation with advice from Senior Plumbing Inspector (Trade Waste) and under the direction of the Coordinator Hydraulics. The team consists of Plumbing Inspectors, Senior Plumbing Inspectors, the Functional Lead Hydraulics Assessment, the Coordinator Hydraulics and the Team Manager Development Assessment. The position also works in a broader multi-discipline section including Planning, Engineering, and Assets Teams where collaboration is essential in making informed land use decisions. The position requires good communication skills and negotiation with a variety of stakeholders to balance land use outcomes for the City. About You: Certificate IV Water Operations (Trade Waste), trade qualifications, or other relevant qualification/s. Extensive knowledge of trade waste management including pre-treatment installation, servicing requirements, sewer admission limits and specifying discharge conditions. Extensive knowledge of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act and associated regulations, codes and standards. Thorough knowledge of other related legislation, i.e. Plumbing and Drainage Act, Local Government Act, Environmental Protection Act, Water Act, and Workplace Health and Safety Act. Ability to carry out investigations associated with trade waste matters. Ability to provide sound technical advice to government agencies, representative groups, general public, development industry, Council departments and other stakeholders on trade waste issues. Ability to review publications, changes to legislation and changes in technology with a commitment to continuous improvement. Current “C” class driver’s licence. Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD). How To Apply: Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role. For Further Information Review The Position Description. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 9 February 2025.What We Offer: 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion. Attachments: N04475_Trade Waste Officer_PD_Approved_23Dec2024.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr