Waste Management Specialist

**$93k to $100k per annum + 11.5% Superannuation**:

- **Full Time Contract to 30 June 2026**:

- **Based at our Nunawading Office**

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:

- Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
- Great Organisational Culture
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Good Governance and IntegrityLong Term Financial Sustainability**The role**:
The position will assist in the delivery of Council’s Waste Management Strategy 2018-2028 (as updated) and kerbside waste management services and circular economy projects so that Council’s environmental and service objectives are achieved.

**About you**:
To be considered for this position you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Science/Management or a similar field, combined with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in waste or environmental projects or project management.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery and supervision of kerbside and hard waste service contracts.
- Excellent communication, problem solving and influencing skills, and well developed customer service skills.Strong understanding of key circular economy, resource recovery, recycling, and waste processing.**In return, we will offer**:
**The ability to make a difference -**Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

**Great working conditions**- a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

**An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering**- Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

**Transformation**:

- We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.

**Reward & Recognition -**extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

**Further Information**:
Further information is available from Tash Baxter on 9262 6211.

**Application Requirements**:
To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and a cover letter of what you would bring to the role by 27 May 2025.

**Come and join the transformation**
- Download the Position Description: _
- Waste Management Specialist- City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all. _
- Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.ABOUT US
- The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

- A welcoming and supportive work