Waste Management Team Leader

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia TraffixGroup Full time

**Waste Management Team Leader**:
Traffix Group is seeking an experienced **Waste Management Team Leader** to join its team.

We are one of Melbourne’s largest specialist traffic engineering and transport planning consultancies with over 50 staff and growing. We have a proven track record of providing high quality innovative solutions to our government and private sector clients.

**The Opportunity**

Our team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced professional with significant experience in the waste management sector. Enjoy various employee benefits, opportunities and pathways for further growth and flexible work options.

You will have a desire to continue to develop a rewarding career in engineering and take the next step in your career. You will have a ‘hands-on’ role in managing a broad range of waste management projects undertaken across the company for government and private sector clients.

Your role will be responsible for:

- Developing and leading the Waste Management team.
- Managing projects from inception to completion.
- Liaising with clients and other stakeholders.
- Preparing fee proposals for assigned projects.
- Assisting in procuring repeat business from existing clients.
- Establish new clients.
- Working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and to negotiate, influence and secure agreements from government agencies and other stakeholders.
- Assigning, directing, coordinating, and supervising work of other professional and technical staff, including staff they have or share responsibility for.
- Assisting in the professional development of junior staff.
- Reviewing work for technical accuracy, quality, and adequacy against project requirements.
- Managing multiple projects, work priorities and workloads to deliver on time and budget.
- Liaising with other consultants, and officers of government agencies.
- Presenting at internal meetings, public meetings, and other fora.

**About you**
- A Bachelor of Engineering / Science or equivalent.
- 7+ years relevant experience in the Waste Management sector.
- Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively without direction.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, Microstation or other CAD packages.
- An understanding of environmental and waste management regulations in Victoria including the new Environment Protection Act and Regulations.
- A good understanding of the regulations, policies, and trends in the waste industry
- A current valid Australian driver’s licence.
- Appropriate Australian or New Zealand Work Visa.

**The Benefits**

This is a fantastic career opportunity to join a progressive engineering consultancy in a fantastic location that provides a flexible and friendly team dynamic along with excellent working conditions. An attractive salary package is available to secure the right person for our company.

**How to apply**

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note**: All recruitment activities are currently managed internally. Traffix Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any associated fees.

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