Water and Waste Quality and Compliance Officer

Mareeba is located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The role:

As Water and Waste Quality & Compliance Officer, you will provide coordination of drinking water quality, recycled water and referable dam safety management systems.

This position also involves the provision of strategic and technical advice associated with planning and operation of drinking water, wastewater and recycled water networks and facilities to ensure the safe delivery of drinking water, wastewater and recycled water to the Mareeba Shire Council community.

What we are looking for:

You will have a thorough knowledge of environmental legislation, processes and risk assessment associated with water, wastewater and solid waste You will have detailed working knowledge of the principles and application of Drinking Water, Referable Dam Safety and Recycled Water Management Systems You will understand legislation relevant to this position along with high level knowledge of water industry practices and processes You will be highly organised, be analytical, a good problem solver and be able to investigate and solve complex issues You will have high levels of written, oral skills and computer skills with the ability to utilise data bases and computer software You will have the ability to make presentations in a variety of forums

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position Work/life balance – 19 day month LGOA Level 6/1 – $87,662 per annum Mareeba Allowance of $1,443 per month Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 500 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Wednesday, 21 September 2022

For further information about this position contact Morris Hamill, Manager Water & Waste on 0407 675 907 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.