INF-B151 Water Compliance Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Water Compliance Officer is responsible for providing customer service, administrative, technical, and financial support to the Water and Wastewater (W&WW) department, responsibility and supervision for Town Officers, and coordinates activities associated with digital water meters, monitoring of water quality and compliance with environmental and regulatory systems.

Employment Status:  Full Time; Limited Tenure up to twelve (12) months

Award:                        Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:            $86,940 - &91,536 gross per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Demonstrated ability to access, decipher and interpret legislation, abstract laws or ethics and determine how to establish and integrate best regulatory practices as it relates to Water industries.
• Demonstrated experience within a compliance, administrative, customer service and/or financial environment.
• Develop risk management strategies and processes including the investigation of compliance procedures and follow-up actions.
• Ability to assess and monitor business and operations’ risks and conduct regulatory compliance audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication with stakeholders and contractors at all levels and the ability to work in a collaborative environment to create opportunities and develop solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify compliance issues and adhere to written and verbal policies and regulations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Demonstrated understanding of financial practices, contract management and analytical skills.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• Qualifications in Administration, Business or Finance, or equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required.
• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
• Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

| Physical Requirements / Position Environment |

• This position will require working in both an indoor and an outdoor environment, during which time there may be exposure to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – standing for minimum periods, and minimal manual handling (<10kg), minimum physical labour.
• This position may be required to work and travel outside of Charters Towers from time to time.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 2 March 2025

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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