Liquid Trade Waste Officer
Liquid Trade Waste Officer
Scone
Permanent Part-Time (21 hours per week)
The role:
Join our Water & Sewer team as a Liquid Trade Waste Officer and play an important role in protecting our community’s water and wastewater systems.
In this dynamic role, you’ll help manage and improve Council’s liquid trade waste, backflow prevention and water carting programs. No two days will be the same — from conducting inspections and reviewing applications to working with customers and maintaining key data and compliance records, you’ll be at the centre of ensuring our services meet legislative requirements and industry standards.
If you enjoy problem-solving, working with people and making a real impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s on offer:
- A salary range from $1322.30 to $1481.00 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation
- Pro-rata Annual Leave entitlements
- Generous uniform allowance
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Secure, permanent employment with Council
What we need from you:
- Certificate III Trade Qualification in Plumbing or Certificate IV in Water Industry.
- Completion of the Liquid Trade Waste Regulation qualification.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the installation and maintenance of liquid trade waste systems, including separators, arrestors and associated infrastructure.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply the NSW Plumbing and Drainage Act, National Plumbing Code, and relevant regulations and standards.
- Strong ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!
Job Description:
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Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Grahame Wilson, Manager Water & Sewer, a call on 02 6540 1114 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.
How to Apply:
We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.
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