Specialist Compliance Officer Trade Waste

Senior Technical Specialist - Remuneration Package Range $173,319 - $189,346
(including salary $148,139 - $161,975)
Assurance Water Services
Darwin
One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Power and Water Corporation is a Northern Territory Government (NTG) owned utility that operates across a geographic area of 1.3 million square kilometres and within a range of diverse environmental conditions—from the arid desert to the tropical Top End. We generate, transmit and distribute electricity, and deliver water and wastewater services to communities across the Northern Territory, including remote and regional areas.

At Power and Water, we’re not just delivering essential services—we’re supporting communities, protecting the environment, and shaping the future of the Northern Territory.

We’re searching for a Specialist Compliance Officer – Trade Waste who’s ready to step into a high-impact role at the intersection of regulation, sustainability and innovation. If you’re passionate about water systems, compliance, and making a difference across diverse communities—from urban centres to remote regions—this is your opportunity.

Why this role is different

You’ll take ownership of critical programs that protect public health and the workplace while influencing how we deliver water services across one of the most unique operating environments in Australia.

You’ll work closely with regulators, industry stakeholders and internal teams—driving outcomes, improving systems, and helping shape the future of trade waste management in the NT.





What you will be doing

- Leading and evolving the Trade Waste Management System to ensure best-practice compliance
- Driving the Backflow Prevention Program, including audits, inspections and system improvements
- Overseeing bulk waste operations, approvals and performance monitoring
- Partnering with regulators and stakeholders to deliver strong environmental and compliance outcomes
- Analysing performance data and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Supporting projects, innovation and system enhancements across Water Services

What you bring

- You’re someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys solving complex problems, and knows how to balance compliance with practical outcomes.
- Strong experience in trade waste, wastewater compliance, or regulated environments
- Knowledge of relevant standards, codes and environmental requirements
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholdersand build trusted relationships
- Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation

Bonus points if you have:





- Experience in project, contract or customer management, or knowledge of Northern Territory water regulations.

Why you’ll love working with us:

- Purpose that matters Every day, your work helps protect communities, safeguard the environment and deliver essential services to people across the NT.
- A role with real autonomy You’ll have the trust, responsibility and support to drive meaningful change and influence outcomes.
- Grow your career your way We invest in your development, offering learning opportunities and career pathways across a large, diverse organisation.
- Flexibility that works for you We support flexible working so you can balance life and career.
- Reward and recognition Enjoy a competitive salary package including superannuation, leave loading and generous leave options.
- A lifestyle like no other Relocation support may be available, giving you the chance to experience Darwin’s vibrant lifestyle, rich culture and incredible natural environments.
- A culture you can be proud of We’re committed to safety, inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

PWC values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Tahlia Kemp on ***

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📌 Specialist Compliance Officer Trade Waste (Darwin)
🏢 Power and Water
📍 Darwin