Senior Resource Recovery Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Hills Shire Council Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role:

Do you enjoy having the best of both worlds – working from the office as well as in the field?  We want to hear from you The Hills Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Resource Recovery team as a Senior Resource Recovery Officer. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, as you will assist in managing day to day waste operations, improve operational matters, source separation, resource recovery and education with a focus on Multi-Unit Dwellings.

What this role looks like:

  • Responsible to implement Council's Contamination Management Strategy.
  • Responsible to plan and conduct contamination management activities as well as optimize source separation and resource recovery.
  • Evaluate and develop strategies to reduce orphan clean-ups, illegal dumping and littering in The Shire.
  • Investigate and resolve domestic waste service enquiries and complaints, particularly in Multi-Unit Dwellings.
  • Conduct education and resident engagement activities to increase participation in waste reduction and resource recovery within households with a particular focus on Multi-unit Dwellings
  • Maintain accurate records and undertake data analysis to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

  • Drivers Licence (Class C) - NSW
  • Tertiary qualifications in an Environmental or Sustainability Field or in a similar field
  • Minimum 5 years relevant waste and resource recovery industry experience.
  • Relevant Local Government experience in a similar position (desirable)
  • Demonstrated analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical solutions.
  • Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and Dealing with Difficult Behaviour.

Position details:

Competitive rate of pay $107K per annum, pro-rata (excluding superannuation) + a To and From Vehicle.

Benefits of working with us:

In addition to competitive rates of pay paid weekly, we offer additional benefits to staff including: paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity to earn organisational and individual bonus payments, discounted membership to our state of the art Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre, access to a Fitness Passport, free on-site parking, onsite café, modern offices and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

You may review the Position Description available on Council's Careers Page and submit your application online at by 5pm, Friday 26 September 2025. Please note that applications are assessed upon receipt. As you may be contacted, and interviews may be held prior, to the closing date, early submission of applications is encouraged

Feel free to reach out to the HR Team at if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.

Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.

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