Project Manager

About The Branch
We have an exciting opportunity in the Waste and Resource Recovery Branch of our Environment, Heritage and Resilience Department. This position is in our Waste and Resource Recovery Planning business unit, working with other areas of the Branch and key internal and external stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to make a difference for the Gold Coast in one of the commercial business areas of the City.

About Your New Role
An opportunity exists within the Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Planning team for a Project Manager to manage waste reporting, landfill planning data and strategy compliance information. This role will work with internal and external stakeholders, playing an important role in managing and planning for resource recovery across the Gold Coast.

Responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

• Manage landfill management data to inform decision-making and compliance of our landfill planning.
• Inform new service and trial planning through data management of various waste streams and facilities.
• Liaise with the other internal areas of the City and the Waste and Resource Recovery branch to ensure that City meets it's reporting requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic models, plans, and frameworks that promote resource recovery and safe waste management.
• Analyse and review existing processes and practices to ensure they deliver sound business value.
• Provide expert technical advice articulating concepts in plain English, ensuring consistency and clarity of advice.
• Conform to policies, procedures and legislative requirements; ensuring design output meets quality, Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental standards.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed to support team and organisational objectives

What You Bring To Your New Role

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management or Equivalent Knowledge
• You will have worked in local government.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, internal and external
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Wade Button

Contact Email

Closing Date

Sunday 21st December 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.