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 ChooseUs

Townsville City Council isthe largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

We are committed to creatingvalue by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity andgenerating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation providesand maintains over $7b worth of community assets including waterand 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 visitorsthrough events, providing recreational facilities, protecting thenatural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally andphysically healthy city.

We lead creation of a cityfor this and future generations by focusing on our transition to acircular economy that is resilient to social, financial andenvironmental shocks.

We are a Council led by ourcommunity to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council isgrowing Townsville.Aboutthe role

This position is responsible fordelivering solutions within the scope of environmental health inthe community. This is achieved by applying developed knowledge toinvestigations, applications and approvals to achieve desiredcompliance outcomes.

Contributing to a high performingteam of experienced Environmental Health Officers and GraduateEnvironmental Health Officers, this position is responsible forcarrying out relevant duties and functions within the scope ofenvironmental health.

There are a number oforganisational partnerships that will be vital to the success ofthis role. These partnerships include colleagues across the Sectionand Council, and more broadly, the role will work closely with arange of state government compliance agencies, community groups andthe general public.

Aboutyou

Our ideal applicant willhave.

• 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 besubmitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter(maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and workexperience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription. 

Closing Date: 11.45pm Tuesday 13th February 2024

What WeOffer

• 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 arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!

If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au fora confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N03594_Illegal Dumping Officer_Updated_15032022_PD.pdf