Water Sewer Compliance Officer

Job No: DRC1470

AT THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY. AT THE START OF THE FUTURE.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Water and Sewer Compliance Officer.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year – and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

FIND PURPOSE AND IMPACT

This Water Sewer Compliance Officer is responsible for delivering programs and projects in the areas of water and sewerage compliance including trade waste, backflow prevention, water restrictions and undertake other compliance activities.

The role is also responsible for enhancing the protection of Council’s sewerage system and ensures compliance with Council policy and regulation guidelines. Whilst assisting in project and contract management activities including the supervision of contractors as required.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Assisting in the delivery of Water and Sewerage compliance contracts and projects
• Ensuring the effective implementation of Council policies in respect to trade waste, backflow prevention devices, fire metering and water metering, water restrictions, illegal activities, and other regulatory matters relating to Council’s water/sewerage clients and customers
• Undertaking inspections of residential, commercial and industrial properties to ensure compliance with Council policies
• Undertaking analysis and reporting on trade waste

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

You will be highly motivated, have a high level of communication skills and the ability to effectively negotiate with internal and external stakeholders. You have sound demonstrated computer skills and the ability to analyse data and produce reports.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Extensive experience in water/sewer industry or related compliance program within a commercial context
• Completion of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment Liquid Trade Waste Regulation course and or/ a Certificate IV in Water Operations (Trade Waste) or willingness to obtain within 2 years
• Demonstrated ability to prepare technical and administrative reports and make sound recommendations
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office software and computerised systems
• High level written and oral communication skills and effective negotiation skills
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills and attention to detail

 

READY TO FIND MORE FROM WORK AND LIFE?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

Attractive annual salary ranging from $84,829 to $98,586 inclusive of market allowance is on offer.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria.

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment.  Please refer to the attached Jobs Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Enquiries: For a confidential discussion regarding this position please call Council’s Water Sewer Client Services Coordinator – 02 6801 4816

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 22nd July 2024

 

WHY DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change – and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance – enjoy a 38-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY

1. If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now!
2. Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later.  We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you’re ready.
5. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.