Waste Management Specialist

7 days ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time
Blacktown City Council: A Leader in Sustainable Waste Management

We are a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities.

About the Opportunity

In June 2025, we will launch a new waste service with food and garden bins, marking the most significant change in our waste management approach in 30 years.

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Waste Services Team on a permanent, full-time basis to spearhead this initiative.

Job Description

This crucial role involves establishing and implementing the contamination management program, ensuring community engagement to reduce contamination.

You will develop and execute strategies, policies, and educational programs that promote sustainable waste management practices and enhance resource recovery efforts.

You will oversee contamination audits, manage team performance, and provide comprehensive reports on program outcomes while ensuring compliance with local regulations and safety standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in an environmental or educational discipline
  • Relevant local government or industry experience
  • Project and resource management experience, including demonstrated ability to deliver related projects within timeframes with reporting outcomes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in managing direct report staff with reporting outcomes
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, set goals, and ensure timely completion of milestones
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and experience in communication with difficult clients
  • Demonstrated experience in oral and written communication skills
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Current NSW drivers' licence (Class C)
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $97,000 per year, based on the entry-level wage of $1,867.95 per week.

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

  • Entry level for this position starts at $1,867.95 per week
  • Leaseback vehicle
  • 35 hour working week
  • Flex-time
  • Allowances for audits conducted outside the ordinary span of hours
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs
Our Commitment to Safety

We are committed to safety and have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being, and empowerment of children.

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