Illegal Dumping Officer

Fixed Term Full Time till November 2024 (9-day fortnight)
Qualifications in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Investigations or similar.
LGO4 ($77,409 - $82,974 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 over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, 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.
We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.
We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.
Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.About the role
This position is responsible for delivering solutions within the scope of environmental health in the community. This is achieved by applying developed knowledge to investigations, applications and approvals to achieve desired compliance outcomes.
Contributing to a high performing team of experienced Environmental Health Officers and Graduate Environmental Health Officers, this position is responsible for carrying out relevant duties and functions within the scope of environmental health.
There are a number of organisational partnerships that will be vital to the success of this role. These partnerships include colleagues across the Section and Council, and more broadly, the role will work closely with a range of state government compliance agencies, community groups and the general public.
About you
Our ideal applicant will have.
Qualifications in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Investigations or similar.
Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.
Sound level of investigation skills to monitor and investigate Illegal Dumping incidents.
Sound level of record keeping and data analysis.
General level of knowledge and understanding of legislation including the Environmental Protection Act, Local Government Act, Planning Act, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, State Penalties Enforcement Act and other Acts relevant to the role.
General level of knowledge of the principles, concepts and challenges faced by Illegal Dumping in regional areas, with the ability to provide recommendations.
Ability to review, interpret and analyse information including legislation, technical reports, standards and policies.
Sound time management skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and organise own work, achieve set and agreed performance and service standards and meet deadlines.
Sound level of professional judgment and discretion to determine appropriate compliance action when work practices are available and not defined or in time pressured situations.
General level communication skills, including the ability to engage with people from a range of backgrounds to raise awareness of evolving issues of Illegal Dumping.
Ability to provide high quality customer service and understand customer needs, whilst professionally representing Council.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
Current unrestricted Queensland “C” class drivers’ licence.
Authorised Persons card (TCC) or ability to obtain.
Asbestos awareness training or ability to obtain
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm Tuesday 13th February 2024What 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
Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
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
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!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.