Coordinator - Waste Services

Coordinator - Waste Services

What We Offer

At Banana Shire Council, we're committed to improving the quality of life for our communities through efficient, effective, and sustainable services. As part of our Waste and Environment team, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative waste management and resource recovery solutions across the Shire.

About the Role

We're seeking a proactive and experienced Coordinator – Waste Services to lead the daily operations of our waste facilities, support strategic planning, and drive community education initiatives. This is a dynamic role that blends operational oversight with policy development, stakeholder engagement, and environmental leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate daily operations of transfer stations and landfill sites.
• Ensure compliance with waste legislation and Council policies.
• Lead community education programs promoting recycling and circular economy principles.
• Develop and manage service contracts and third-party agreements.
• Monitor KPIs and analyse waste data to inform strategic decisions.
• Support disaster recovery operations and environmental clean-up efforts.
• Prepare reports, business cases, and grant applications.

What We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland waste legislation and circular economy principles.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in contract management and risk mitigation.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your skills and passions, we encourage you to apply now Submit your application including a cover letter and resume via SEEK or through the Banana Shire Council careers portal. For more information, contact Human Resources on

• If this exciting opportunity aligns with your skills and passions, we encourage you to apply now.
• You will need to have the right to work in Australia in order to proceed with your application.
• This position may be filled before the closing date of this advertisement.

Got questions and would like to know more? Reach out to the Human Resources team today