Job Description
The Opportunity
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Tablelands Regional Council is seeking an experienced Lead Compliance Advisor – Water & Waste to join its Water & Waste team in Tolga, QLD on a 12-month maximum-term contract.
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Reporting to the Manager Water & Waste, you'll provide specialist leadership across environmental compliance, drinking water quality, wastewater, waste operations and regulatory reporting.
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This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys improving systems, strengthening compliance processes and working closely with operational teams to turn identified risks into practical improvements.
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What You'll Be Doing
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In this role, you will:
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Lead Drinking Water Quality Management programs in accordance with statutory requirements and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
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Provide specialist compliance advice across water, wastewater and waste operations
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Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures, compliance systems and operational processes
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Support environmental management systems, audits and regulatory reporting
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Coordinate water quality sampling, data management and compliance reporting
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Manage compliance requirements relating to Environmental Authorities and Council's referable dams
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Liaise with government agencies, consultants and internal stakeholders
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Support implementation and continuous improvement of Council's Drinking Water Quality Management Plan
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Translate identified compliance risks into practical improvement projects
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Visit operational sites and build strong working relationships with frontline teams
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About You
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To qualify, you'll have either:
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A tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or Environmental Science; or
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At least five years' experience in a compliance role within the water and waste industries
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You'll also bring experience in environmental management and water and waste compliance within local government or a similarly regulated environment.
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Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:
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Water, wastewater and solid waste operations
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Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
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Drinking Water Quality Management Plans
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Environmental auditing and risk management
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Regulatory and compliance reporting
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Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
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Supervisory or team leadership
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A current Driver Licence is also required.
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You'll suit this role if you're proactive, accountable and motivated by improving systems rather than simply maintaining them. You'll be comfortable combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
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Why Join Tablelands Regional Council?
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You'll receive an LGIA Stream A Level 7 salary of $108,****** per annum + 12% superannuation, along with:
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Adaptable working arrangements
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76-hour fortnight
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Opportunity to work from home where operationally appropriate
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Council pool vehicles for site visits
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Professional autonomy and meaningful technical leadership
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Exposure across drinking water, wastewater, waste and environmental compliance
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Support from experienced external consultants on major projects
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The opportunity to make a lasting impact across Council's Water & Waste operations
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About Tablelands Regional Council
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Tablelands Regional Council delivers essential services to communities across Queensland's Tablelands region.
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Council manages a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater and waste assets, with a strong focus on sustainable infrastructure, environmental stewardship and positive community outcomes.
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Joining the Water & Waste team will give you the opportunity to directly influence drinking water quality, environmental compliance and operational excellence while working closely with operational staff, consultants and regulators.
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📌 Senior Environmental Compliance Advisor (Queensland)
🏢 Tablelands Regional Council
📍 Queensland