Permanent full-time position

Starting salary range $72,281 – 85,467 plus superannuation

Our organisation

We exist to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater and waste recovery services to ensure the economy and liveability of the central Gippsland region.

We are focused on:

Maintaining affordable quality water and wastewater services for our customers

Our sustainable future and future of the region

Continuing to strengthen the important role we play in our local communities.

There are many benefits in working for us, we offer:

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Work variety

A positive environment

Work/life balance, with the opportunity to negotiate flexible working arrangements.

We focus on building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

Our reward and recognition framework has been developed to support a constructive culture and is focused on consistently recognising and encouraging the demonstration of our values as well as outstanding performance.

The role

At Gippsland Water, we have a dedicated Trade Waste team to ensure that waste produced in industrial, business, trade and manufacturing processes does not harm the environment, our customers or our infrastructure. We do this by ensuring the discharge of Trade Waste into our wastewater systems and wastewater treatment plants meets our regulatory requirements.

As the Commercial Trade Waste Officer, you'll work closely with the Commercial Trade Waste Lead to effectively manage, monitor and maintain agreements with our trade waste customers.

You will assist with the overall billing cycle, including correct and timely billing of commercial trade waste in accordance with Gippsland Water’s tariff structure. You will also contribute to the preparation of reports and updating of procedures to ensure adherence to relevant legislation.

What you’ll bring

Certificate IV in Water Operations (Trade Waste) or relevant water industry experience.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to effectively liaise with and gain cooperation from various key stakeholders.

Sound oral and written skills.

The ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team and contribute to the team’s success.

Freedom

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees’ varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.

How to apply

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Peter Morris, Commercial Trade Waste Lead on 0429 474 389.

Applications close on Sunday 19 October 2025.

Before applying, we encourage you to read the position description and reach out to have a conversation.

If you are excited about this opportunity, please provide us a cover letter outlining your experience relevant to this role, along with a copy of your current resume.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.