Zero Waste Team Leader

15 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia City Of Monash Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Permanent Full Time position
  • Salary Band 7 $111,265 + Superannuation
  • Lead a passionate team driving waste education and circular economy outcomes
  • Applications close: Sunday 16 November 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Sustainable Monash department sits within the City Services Division, delivering strategic environmental programs and services that support a cleaner, greener, and more resilient community.

About The Position
As the Zero Waste Team Leader, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver strategic waste education and engagement programs. You'll drive behaviour change initiatives that support recycling, waste avoidance, and circular economy participation across Monash.

Skills And Experience

  • Proven leadership experience in managing teams and strategic programs
  • Strong understanding of waste avoidance, recycling, and circular economy principles
  • Experience designing and delivering inclusive community engagement initiatives
  • Contract and budget management skills across multiple programs
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and foster collaboration

Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Valid Victorian Driver's Licence
  • Working with Children Check
  • Satisfactory National Police Check

Benefits
As a City Of Monash Employee, Your Personal And Professional Development Is a Key Focus For Us. You Will Have Access To

  • Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
  • Vibrant health and well-being programs
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your CV with a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close
Sunday 16 November 2025
at
11:55pm.
If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact
Samantha BELL, Coordinator Resource Recovery
on

or at

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

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