Illegal Dumping Compliance Officer

The Role

This is a fixed term role ending March 2026.

The Illegal Dumping Compliance Officer, reporting to the Principal Environmental Health will work collaboratively with Environmental Health Officers to investigate & respond to littering & illegal dumping occurrences; carry out enforcement actions under the Waste Reduction & Recycling Act 2011 and prepare and deliver community education & promotional activities.

About You

You will have qualifications relevant to the role or experience in a similar role, along with the knowledge or ability to interpret and understand Waste Reduction & Recycling Act 2011 and the relationship with other laws or legislation specific to illegal dumping & littering.

You will have demonstrated experience in the investigation of illegal dumping, local law breaches and report writing & legal proceedings. A high level of communication skills, including excellent report writing, letter writing, telephone negotiation & interpersonal skills is essential, as well as your time management skills and ability to work autonomously.

See the relevant Position Description for a full list of Selection Criteria.

Recruitment Process

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 30 June 2025.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

·    Cover Letter (max 2-3 pages) addressing the selection criteria and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role

·    Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications

·    Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire and psychometric testing.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: People & Safety P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: recruitment@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity, and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.