Central Highlands Regional Council

2025Q139C

Wednesday 11 June 2025 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Friday 27 June 2025 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED

Friday 20 June 2025 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Friday 11 July 2025 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Central Highlands Regional Council

14 Glasson St
Emerald, Queensland 4720
Australia

https://www.centralhighlands.qld.gov.au/

The Central Highlands region is in Central Queensland, Australia. The region encompasses an area of around 60 000 square kilometres, making it just short of the size of Tasmania.

It is home to around 30 000 people who live in the thirteen unique communities of Arcadia Valley, Bauhinia, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Comet, Dingo, Duaringa, Emerald, Rolleston, Sapphire Gemfields, Springsure and Tieri.

Our region is rich in minerals and agriculture, thriving on irrigation sourced from water storage on the Nogoa and Comet rivers. We claim the largest sapphire-producing fields in the Southern Hemisphere.

Major freight routes through the region include the north-south link between Charters Towers and northern New South Wales—identified as the inland transport alternative between Cairns and Melbourne.

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Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a suitably qualified consultant to provide ongoing Waste Levy Consultancy Support under a three-year agreement (2025–2028).

Services required include:

- Monthly review and reconciliation of CHRC’s Waste Levy Return Workbook for submission to the Queensland Waste Data System (QWDS)

- Participation in monthly online meetings with CHRC staff to resolve data anomalies

- Support in the preparation and/or submission of CHRC’s annual OSOP report

- Provision of ad hoc advice on waste levy compliance and reporting obligations

- Delivery of annual or as-needed training to CHRC staff and site-based contractors

Expected commencement: July 2025

Duration: Three years (with no automatic extension)

Location: Services are primarily delivered remotely. Training may be delivered virtually or in person as agreed.

Estimated annual contract value: ~$50,000 (including GST)

This RFQ is suitable for providers with demonstrated experience in Queensland waste levy regulation, QWDS data systems, and local government reporting obligations.

Background information / compatibility requirements:

The Queensland Government requires all local governments to report waste levy data through the Queensland Waste Data System (QWDS). CHRC operates several landfills and transfer stations and must submit monthly levy returns as well as an annual OSOP report.

This consultancy will support CHRC’s Resource Recovery and Environmental Health team in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant submissions. The services must be compatible with:

QWDS data structures and reporting conventions

CHRC’s existing Excel-based Waste Levy Return Workbook

CHRC’s operating environment (e.g., weighbridge data workflows, facility-specific tonnage records)

Internal and external stakeholder workflows, including engagement with operational contractors

The consultant must be experienced in navigating levy compliance requirements under the Queensland Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and relevant subordinate legislation.

Preference may be given to suppliers able to provide continuity of support throughout the full three-year term and who have existing experience supporting other Queensland councils.

Desired Outcomes / ‘Nice to Haves’:

Proactive identification of reporting anomalies or compliance risks before they impact QWDS submissions

Access to a consultant familiar with CHRC’s operations or who has experience working with regional councils

Capacity to provide short-notice support during levy audit or compliance reviews

Ability to suggest improvements to CHRC’s internal levy reporting processes over time

Provision of clear documentation and data logs for all corrections, queries, and system advice

Service Conditions / SLAs:

Monthly deliverables (levy workbook review and reconciliation meeting) must be completed before each QWDS due date

Ad hoc support requests to be acknowledged within 1 business day and responded to within 2 business days

Training sessions to be coordinated with CHRC and delivered in a format suited to operational staff (on-site or virtual)

Annual OSOP report to be prepared in accordance with DETSI guidelines and submitted on time, or supported in its preparation if CHRC submits directly

Project Benefits:

Ensures CHRC’s continued compliance with Queensland’s waste levy framework

Reduces internal administrative burden by outsourcing technical reconciliation and reporting

Improves data integrity and audit readiness across CHRC waste operations

Builds internal capacity and staff knowledge through structured training and advisory support

• Queensland
  1: Fitzroy

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

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