Senior Coordinator Waste Services

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Are you ready to invest in yourself and make a difference in one of the most diverse and fast-growing local communities in NSW?

We are proud to foster a strong sense of community connection, where your contributions directly impact the health and wellbeing of residents, businesses and visitors. Here, you're not just an employee – you're an ambassador for Council.

With career opportunities that extend across a wide range of departments and a commitment to your professional development, a role with Blacktown City Council is more than a job – it's a chance to grow, make a difference and invest in yourself while serving your community. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to coordinate our waste operations including garbage and FOGO collections and household clean up service.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• High level direction, coordination and leadership is given to staff and contractors to ensure Council's work is carried out efficiently, competently, and to contemporary standards within the set budget limitations and time constraints
• Ensure Waste Services section fleet is maintained in safe and serviceable condition
• Ensure waste collections are provided in a timely and efficient manner meeting Council and customer expectations within established budget parameters
• Utilise highly effective communication and negotiation skills to resolve operational issues with stake holders at all levels both internally and externally
• Determine training requirements for Waste Services section staff and ensure implementation to provide a highly trained and competent workforce
• Develop and meet agreed performance measures for staff and contractors in regard to customer satisfaction, efficiency, effectiveness, WHS and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Engineering, Public Administration,
  
  or a related discipline. a related field
• Extensive experience in leading and managing a large multi-disciplined operational team, preferably in
  
  waste services
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to determine and adapt
  
  management approaches for a broad range of waste management activities
• Demonstrated:
• solid experience in preparing detailed reports and work program budgets
• highly advanced analytical skills
• solid contract management skills
• extensive experience in delivering high level customer service in an operational work context
• advanced written and verbal communication skills when responding to staff or the public.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, procurement processes, and compliance with environmental
  
  regulations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, including community consultation and working with contractors
  
  or service providers.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting to support service improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• High-level problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Class C drivers licence.

Desirable

• Solid experience in negotiation skills when delivering key advice to staff or the public
• Strong understanding of local government operations and relevant legislation (e.g., EPA regulations, WHS requirements).
• Demonstrated experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Office and TechnologyOne
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations for waste management operations.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,735.37 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Leaseback vehicle
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

• Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

• Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.

• Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Best of luck.

Closing date: Friday 24 October 2025, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Richard Wiezel on

Internal ref: BCC1265

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