Coordinator Waste Services

2 days ago

Floreat Western Australia Town Of Cambridge Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the Town

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience

The Role

The Town is seeking a dedicated and waste-focused individual to join as Coordinator of Waste Services. In this role, you will lead and implement waste disposal, collection, and recycling programs with a strong emphasis on waste minimisation and customer service. You will coordinate the Town's waste management initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies, while delivering community education, managing budgets, overseeing contracts, and conducting research to support the Town's future waste operations.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate's core values will mirror the Town's values of Friendly and helpful, Teamwork, Creativity, Integrity, and Respect, and be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Proven experience in waste management operations, preferably within a local government or public sector setting.
  • Knowledge of local and state regulations regarding waste management, such as compliance with the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WA) and related policies.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, including the implementation of waste reduction or resource recovery initiatives
  • Experience managing contracts and service agreements for waste collection, recycling, or disposal services.
  • Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders and influence to gain cooperation and support.
  • Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, waste management education or equivalent and previous experience in a local government environment will be highly regarded.
  • Experience in application of the Microsoft suite of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Eligibility

  • Right to work in Australia (birth certificate, current passport or current visa)

Why work for Town of Cambridge

  • Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution)
  • Flexible working hours / flexi-days
  • Health and Wellbeing program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Free access to Bold Park Aquatic
  • Free car parking
  • Quarterly staff cultural awards
  • 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years service in Local Government. Pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years' service (long service entitlements are transferable within Local Governments).

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you

For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:

Closing date:  5pm, Monday 24 November 2025; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date

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