PLUMBER - Trade Waste Officer

PLUMBER - TRADE WASTE OFFICER

Full time / Permanent

Location – Proserpine

$81,881 - $95,152 per annum

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Ready to swap traffic for turquoise water and weekend plans for island adventures?

Based in Whitsundays, this role gives you more than just a great career — it offers a lifestyle most people only dream about. Spend your downtime exploring 74 tropical islands, boating through crystal-clear waters, fishing, snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, or unwinding on some of Australia’s most iconic beaches like Whitehaven.

Your opportunity:

We are seeking a knowledgeable, detail-focused Trade Waste Officer to administer Council’s Trade Waste framework and approvals program. This role ensures protection of public health, the environment, and sewerage infrastructure through implementation and enforcement of Trade Waste policies in line with Queensland legislation and standards.

About the role:

This is a key regulatory position responsible for administering and enforcing Council’s Trade Waste program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess trade waste applications, set conditions/charges, issue permits and maintain records
• Monitor and sample discharges, coordinate lab testing, and maintain data integrity
• Conduct site inspections of pre-treatment systems (e.g. grease arrestors, separators)
• Investigate non-compliance, prepare evidence, and issue notices or enforcement actions
• Assess plumbing/drainage applications under relevant legislation and codes
• Apply trade waste provisions to protect infrastructure and treatment processes
• Use WSAA guidance values aligned with treatment capability
• Review meter data, estimate discharges, and reconcile billing
• Provide advice to customers, plumbers and stakeholders
• Maintain registers, GIS data, and prepare reports

Essential

• C Class Driver Licence
• QBCC Licensed Plumber and Drainer (or equivalent)
• White Card
• Strong knowledge of QLD legislation (Plumbing & Drainage Act, WS&S Act, NCC, QPW Code)
• Proficiency with digital tools, data management, and billing systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to travel within the region

Desirable

• Experience in inspections, sampling, investigations, and compliance enforcement
• Cert III/IV in Water Industry Operations (Trade Waste) or willingness to obtain
• Cert IV in Government Investigations
• Experience in environmental sampling and data interpretation

Join the team:

To view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above.  To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above.  For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our Human Resources Operations team on (07) 4945 0***.

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