Trade Waste Inspector Requisition Number: 1221

Salary Range: $102,167.42 - $110,382.66 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 - 145 Spence St, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11.30pm AEST Ready to put your technical skills to work and make a lasting impact on your community? We’re looking for a Trade Waste Inspector to play a key role in protecting our wastewater infrastructure, supporting local businesses and helping safeguard the environment across the Cairns region! What You’ll Do: As the Trade Waste Inspector, you will coordinate and undertake trade waste inspections, compliance monitoring and enforcement activities throughout the Cairns region.

You will work closely with businesses, industry representatives, regulators and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislative and Council requirements. You'll provide technical advice, assess trade waste applications and pre-treatment devices, investigate illegal discharges, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Council's Trade Waste Program. What We’re Looking For: Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Chemistry or a related discipline.

Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

Experience in trade waste management, wastewater systems, environmental compliance, or a similar field.

The ability to interpret legislation, standards and technical requirements, and communicate them clearly to a variety of stakeholders.

Knowledge of trade waste pre-treatment systems and their operation.

Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing reports, correspondence and recommendations.

Well-developed organisational, project management and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.





Robust stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to provide technical advice and achieve compliance outcomes.

Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service. If you're passionate about environmental compliance, stakeholder engagement and protecting critical wastewater infrastructure, this could be the role for you! Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates. We are committed to:

Fostering a team-oriented and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support Now we want to hear about YOU! Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Trade Waste Inspector (Cairns)
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