Whether your background is in water and wastewater operations, plumbing, drainage, environmental management or infrastructure compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

About the opportunity

At Byron Shire Council, we’re committed to protecting public health, supporting our setting, and delivering secure, reliable water and sewer services to our community.

We're seeking a Utilities Systems Inspection Officer to join our Utilities team and help ensure the integrity, safety and compliance of critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Shire.

This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and environmental stewardship in a role that makes a real difference to the community. Working across both field and office settings, you'll manage compliance programs, undertake investigations and inspections, provide technical advice and help improve the systems that support sustainable water management.

What you’ll be doing
Monitor and manage compliance across water and sewer systems,



including liquid trade waste, backflow devices and private infrastructure and reuse systems
Conduct inspections, testing and audits to ensure systems meet regulatory and Council requirements
Review field data and support the issuing of approvals, reports and non-compliance notices
Maintain accurate records and system registers for compliance and reporting purposes
Educate customers, contractors and the community on compliance requirements and best practices
Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, systems and processes

What we’re looking for
Experience in utilities, water, wastewater, plumbing, drainage, environmental management (or a related field)
Knowledge of water reticulation and sewerage collection systems
Experience interpreting and applying regulations, standards or compliance requireme

📌 Utilities Systems Inspection Officer Byron Bay
🏢 Byron Shire Council
📍 Byron Bay