The Package: This position is employed under the LG (State) Awrad with a Total Remuneration Package starting at $165,681.26 gross per annum, inclusive of a vehicle allowance, and 11% superannuation. There are also guaranteed increases of 3.5% in 2024-25 and 3% in 2025-2026.

Full-time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Are you passionate about waste minimisation and management and looking for a new challenge in an operationally diverse organisation?

In this role you will:

• Shape the future of Council’s Waste Services branch and oversee programs, projects and assets associated with effective waste management.
• Motivate and lead a high performing team to meet statutory requirements, reporting standards and best practice in waste management services to the community.
• Oversee the operation of ten waste transfer stations and minimisation centres, two buy-back centres, and a complex waste collection network.
• Improve customer experience and service quality in waste management services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Relevant qualifications in Waste Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering and/or substantial working experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of waste minimisation issues and trends, including relevant legislation.
• Manage change and improvement of business practices and processes to support Council be an industry leader.

Working with us: The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading change and improvement implementation to Council’s approach to waste minimisation and management. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to observe the output of their efforts within their local community and will be joining Council during an exciting period of significant economic development. Council offers a large catalogue of professional development, training courses and wellbeing programs to our staff.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

• Gordon Cunningham
• Acting Director, Infrastructure Services
• (02) 6238 8140

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 24 June 2024