Snr Waste
20 hours ago
Osborne Richardson are the go-to recruitment agency for Environmental and Waste roles in New South Wales. Having assisted almost every Council in the state during our decade-long existence, we are proud to continue to support all Waste Professionals in securing their next role.
One this occasion, we have partnered with our colleagues at Canterbury Bankstown Council in Inner-Sydney. We are delighted to offer the role of Senior waste Planning and Strategy Project Officer. An initial contract will bring you right up to April 2026, when we would then expect the role to extend onwards.
In this role you will play a vital role in developing and improving Council's critical waste, recycling and circular economy-related plans, projects, policies and strategies so they can effectively respond to the City's current and emerging needs and react to future changes in the industry and community. In doing so your duties will include:
- Develop plans and strategies for the implementation of new and the improvement of existing waste, recycling, circular-economy and related services (e.g. roll out of food recycling).
- Guide key strategic waste, recycling, circular-economy and cleansing projects so they provide the City with the direction and resources needed to address issues and challenges (e.g. Clean City Strategic Plan, Kelso Master Plan).
- Assist internal and external stakeholders to improve waste management in existing and future developments including reviewing and responding to development applications (DAs), creating waste guides and resources to assist planners and developers and contribute to local and City-wide planning document.
- Assist with the development of waste-related tender specifications and service agreements and provide support for the procurement processes to secure those services.
- Provide strategic and specialist advice to Council, state and local governments, industry and community on waste-related issues and solutions.
- Assist with identifying the achievable, creative and innovative opportunities and solutions that will respond to the critical waste issues affecting the local government area and the state.
- Build partnerships and work in collaboration with stakeholders to achieve objectives.
- Represent Council in state and local government strategic projects and in industry forums.
In order for us to best assist you to secure this opportunity, we ask you to review the following key success criteria closely to ensure the role fits your own profile:
- Previous experience in and demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends in the waste, recycling, and circular-economy sectors.
- Prior State or Local Government experience in a similar role will be very well thought of.
- Demonstrated understanding of waste-related legislation, policy, procedures and contract management.
- Proven skills and experience in project management including planning, establishing priorities, allocation and management of resources and budget and evaluation.
- Demonstrated skills, experience and critical thinking in the development of planning and strategy documents and delivery of strategic waste, recycling and/or circular-economy projects.
- High level communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service.
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