Waste Technical Officer

SYNOPSIS:
**Waste Technical Officer**
- **Up to $102,444 p.a. total salary package ($85,968 - $92,292 + 11% super)**:

- **Permanent, Full Time**:

- **Attractive employee benefits - **Active social club, onsite gym, wellness program & more**
- P.A Pro-rata Dependent on skills and experience

**The City of Melville is a determined, passionate, and diverse workplace that is committed to making a difference in the community. We strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, development, and collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.**

We are now seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a resourceful and dynamic Waste Technical Officer In this role, you'll be ensuring we meet all legislative, contractual, and customer service obligations while providing top-notch commercial and domestic kerbside collection, recycling, and verge side collections.

Your expertise will be the key to achieving our operational and strategic objectives, making a lasting impact on the community we serve. If you're up for the challenge and ready to make a difference, come join us on this rewarding journey toward sustainability and best practice resource recovery

**As our Waste Technical Officer, you will be responsible for**:

- Providing specialist technical advice and support on waste, resource recovery, circular economy and other related matters as required.
- Developing and implementing waste minimisation and resource recovery initiatives.
- Business development of the commercial business unit including the implementation of a FOGO commercial service.
- Identifying and recommending strategies to improve development and growth of the commercial services.
- Supporting with the implementation stage of the City’s proposed pre-booked verge collection service.
- Assisting in updating the City’s Waste Plan compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
- In conjunction with City’s Waste Education Officer, assist with the development and coordination of waste education programs.

**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:

- Tertiary qualification in Business or equivalent or degree in Environmental Science or other relevant degree-level qualification, and/or significant relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to foster and develop effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Provision of operational, technical, environmental & compliance expertise/support in all aspects of waste management service provision.
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve unusual problems using research, analysis, and innovation.
- Excellent customer service skills including written, telephone and personal communication.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Current ‘C’ Class Drivers License.
- White Card or ability to obtain.
- Qualification in asset management.
- Qualification in project management.
- Sound computing knowledge and skills in Word and spreadsheet programmes, preferably MS suite and Adobe suite.
- Effective time management and organisational skills, with ability to prioritise workload.

**Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits**
- Ignite your professional growth with our structured professional development and study assistance programs.
- Say goodbye to expensive gym memberships Enjoy complimentary membership to our state-of-the-art Gym, Pool, and Health Lounge facilities.
- Get ready for fun with our active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
- Need a helping hand? Our Employee Assistance Programs and supportive leadership team are here to support you every step of the way.
- Unwind and recharge with generous annual leave. Take up to 10 weeks* off per year and come back rejuvenated (*conditions apply, of course). We’re also thrilled to offer an additional 2 days of leave per year - take that well deserved break
- Plan for your future with confidence. Our superannuation package includes a contribution up to 14.5%* (*conditions apply).

**For further queries regarding the position contact**: Paul Molony - Manager Resource Recovery & Fleet Services - 08 9364 0384