Onsite Sewage Management Officer

About UsKempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. Your New RoleReporting to the Environmental Health Manager, the Onsite Sewage Management Officer will provide effective and efficient services to reduce risks to both public health and the environment. This incorporates the administration, implementation and enforcement of Council’s On-Site Sewage Management Strategy.Key accountabilities include:Audit inspections of on-site sewage management systems in accordance with the Environment and Health GuidelinesEncouraging stakeholders to comply with relevant standards.Providing assistance and advice on the operation of on-site sewage management systems.For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or trade qualifications in plumbing and drainage or demonstrated experience at an appropriate level to competently carry out the position’s tasks, is essential. You should also possess highly developed written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills including problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.The successful candidate has the ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The successful candidate will have demonstrated high level computer skills including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) systems and Microsoft office applications.Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire CouncilAs the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy: A permanent full-time position, 35- hour work week Monthly RDOsWeekly salary of $1,441.28 to $1,622.18 (plus superannuation).A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.  Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow! A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.Interested?Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit: A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and Your current resume.Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 30 April 2025Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.Have questions? Please contact Jack Dickey - Environmental Health Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates. Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this positionCurrent immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this positionIf you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Thank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.   Position Description AUD West Kempsey 2440

Onsite Sewage Management Officer

About Us

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. 

Your New Role

Reporting to the Environmental Health Manager, the Onsite Sewage Management Officer will provide effective and efficient services to reduce risks to both public health and the environment. This incorporates the administration, implementation and enforcement of Council’s On-Site Sewage Management Strategy.

Key accountabilities include:

  • Audit inspections of on-site sewage management systems in accordance with the Environment and Health Guidelines
  • Encouraging stakeholders to comply with relevant standards.
  • Providing assistance and advice on the operation of on-site sewage management systems.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or trade qualifications in plumbing and drainage or demonstrated experience at an appropriate level to competently carry out the position’s tasks, is essential. 

You should also possess highly developed written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills including problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.

The successful candidate has the ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated high level computer skills including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) systems and Microsoft office applications.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

  • A permanent full-time position, 35- hour work week
  • Monthly RDOs
  • Weekly salary of $1,441.28 to $1,622.18 (plus superannuation).
  • A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
  •  Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
  • Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
  • A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

  • A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
  • Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Jack Dickey - Environmental Health Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position

Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.