Trade Waste Officer

Permanent Full Time, 38hr week- $60.24/hr base + super (up to 14%) + leave loading- Location: Oxley Creek STP

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:
We have an opportunity for a Trade Waste Officer to join our Environmental & Industrial Group.

The role will see you providing a service to commerce and industry for the management of trade waste at source that ensures sustainable conveyance, treatment and disposal of trade waste).

You will need to work independently to negotiate and manage trade waste customer contracts in their area of responsibility, provide expert advice to customers and ensure trade waste approval conditions are applied fairly and equitably in accordance with Urban Utilities policies. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conduct audit assignments, develop plans, deliver fieldwork, and report findings to drive corrective actions.- Deliver specialized support and service to customers, maintaining relationships and resolving complex queries.- Offer specialist guidance on policies and procedures, resolving queries and escalating complex issues.- Provide high-quality service, identify business opportunities, and address customer problems.- Manage small project workstreams within defined parameters, adhering to project management methodology.- Investigate and provide expert advice on standard and non-routine incidents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

About you:
- Tertiary qualification in a science, engineering or environment related field, relevant experience, or transferable compliance and interpersonal skills.- An ability to develop meaningful partnerships with stakeholders in the business to achieve positive outcomes.- The role requires close contact with raw wastewater. Immunisation (e.g. Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus) may be required in accordance with Urban Utilities' immunisation policy.

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:
- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at- WORK180 Visit our website to learn more about us at

How to apply

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at

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