Waste Technical Support Officer

Ref: 11101

Salary Package: $103,471 per annum plus super

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The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for a self-motivated and suitably experienced individual seeking a rewarding role within its Waste, Fleet & Depot department.  This position offers an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

• Allowances 
• Six Weeks Annual Leave
• 13% Superannuation 
• Nine Day Fortnight

The Waste Services Department is responsible for the provision of Waste Management services within the City of Karratha. These services encompass: 

• Landfill and Transfer Station Management, 
• DWER Regulatory Compliance 
• Airport Sewage Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance 
• Water Sampling 
• Waste Classifications 
• Technical Support Services 
• Resource Recovery 

The Technical Support Officer is responsible for supporting and coordinating compliance activities at the City’s Waste Management Facilities and Wastewater Treatment Plant located at the Karratha Airport.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Completion of or studying towards a Bachelor of Environmental/Civil/Chemical Engineering degree or similar tertiary education 
• Three years’ experience in a waste services industry compliance related role 
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of waste management related legislation and regulations to ensure facility compliance.  
• Demonstrated experience in managing a WWTP facility including operations, maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated high level of computer skills including competency in Microsoft word, excel and record management databases.
• Hold a current manual “C” class driver’s licence
• Hold a National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.  

For enquiries about this position, please contact Jessica Gardner or Jenna Cunningham on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 30th March 2023. They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.