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.

• Strong 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 collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support