At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the fight against illegal dumping and ensure community safety.
- Company: Join Toowoomba Regional Council, a dynamic and people-focused team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, corporate discounts, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance and strong investigative skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90428 - 96645 $ per year.
- TAKEA LEAD ROLE IN ADDRESSING ILLEGAL DUMPING IN OURREGION
- $90,427.77 -$96,644.88gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leaveloading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Temporary Full timeposition for 12 months from appointment.
- Based in the Toowoomba CBD - parking provided.
- About Environmental & Regulatory Services
Our Environmental & Regulatory Services team is the front line of Council’s regulatory activitiesand works hard at keeping our community safe.
We’re adynamic, multidisciplinary team made up of compliance officers, technical specialists, and administrative officers.
Together, we oversee a wide range of essential services, including the Animal Management Centre, Local Laws compliance, Environmental Health, Regulated Parking compliance, and Building and Developmentcompliance.
We are a people-focused and purpose-driven team thatpride ourselves on the quality of work we do.
We also like havingfun and actively building an environment where people enjoy comingto work and going home feeling valued.
About the position
As the Lead Compliance Officer(Illegal Dumping), you will be responsible for delivering Council’s Fighting Illegal Dumping Partnership Program through investigation, monitoring and enforcement of illegal dumping offences across the Toowoomba Region.
You will provide specialisedcompliance expertise in the investigation of complex illegaldumping matters, coordinate program implementation activities, assist with grant reporting requirements and support thedevelopment of sustainable compliance systems, processes andoperational practices to enable ongoing delivery of theprogram.
In this position, you will workunder general supervision.
Benefits of the Workplace
• Work in a safety-consciousorganisation - home safe every day!
- Professional development andlearning opportunities.
- Salary sacrificingopportunities to boost your superannuation.
- Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
- Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
- Employee Assistance Program –free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services foret employees and their families going through personal orwork-related problems.
- How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skillsalign with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting theirapplication.
The preferred candidate will be required toundertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medicalassessment to assess their ability to perform the genuineoccupational requirements of the position.
For furtherinformation
Please contact Bradley Hahn - Coordinator Community Amenity - on (07) 4637 7*** within businesshours.
Closingdate
The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 4 November2026.
The Toowoomba region is about richtraditions and bold ambitions.
Our long and proud agriculturalhistory has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments.
Growth hasn’t come at the expense ofliveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services aregional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellentcustomer service to the community, residents and visitorsthroughout the region.
We recognise that our success depends uponattracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer awide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to developyour career.
Council does not accept unsolicitedagency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. Noresponse will be provided.
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Lead Compliance Officer Illegal Dumping employer: Toowoomba Regional Council
Toowoomba Regional Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development. As a graduate in HR, you'll benefit from hands-on experience alongside seasoned professionals, competitive salary packages, and generous leave entitlements, all while contributing to the well-being of the local community in the vibrant Toowoomba CBD.
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Toowoomba Regional Council Recruitment Team
