Graduate Waste Management Officer/Consultant

Traffix Group is seeking a Graduate Waste Management Officer/Consultant to join its team.

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for sustainability, urban development, and practical environmental solutions? We're looking for a Graduate Waste Management Officer to join our Waste Management team in Melbourne CBD.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in a specialist traffic engineering consultancy that's committed to improving the design and function of our built environment.

Our waste management services are grounded in the collaborative crossover between traffic engineering, waste strategy, and building servicing. We deliver practical, integrated solutions that shape high-performing developments.

You'll be working as part of a small, dynamic team, with real potential for rapid career development for the right candidate.

Traffix Group is a specialist consultancy based in Melbourne, providing expert advice in traffic engineering, waste management, and building servicing. With a strong reputation for practical, solutions-focused work, we collaborate closely with architects, planners, developers, and government agencies to support projects across a wide range of land uses — from residential and commercial developments to complex mixed-use and industrial precincts.

Our team is known for its integrated approach, combining deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of planning frameworks, urban design, and sustainable servicing outcomes. At Traffix Group, we pride ourselves on delivering advice that is thorough, responsive, and tailored to the specific needs of each project.

As a growing consultancy, with over 50 staff, we offer a dynamic and supportive workplace with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

As a Graduate Waste Management Officer, you will:

• Prepare waste management reports to support planning approvals and design processes
• Develop tailored waste strategies for a diverse range of developments – including residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects
• Collaborate closely with traffic engineers, urban planners, architects, and developers to ensure seamless integration between access design, waste servicing, and building layouts
• Stay current with relevant waste legislation, local council requirements, and best practice guidelines
• Contribute to projects that influence smarter, more sustainable design outcomes in new land use and building developments
• Promote sustainable waste management solutions in line with best practice and Green Star objectives

We're looking for someone who is:

• A recent graduate or diploma-holder in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Ideally candidate to have experience or familiarity with planning systems, urban development, or building services design.

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Exposure to a wide variety of urban and infrastructure projects across Melbourne and beyond.
• Hands-on experience working at the intersection of waste, traffic, and servicing design.
• Ongoing mentoring and a clear pathway for career advancement.
• A central Melbourne CBD office location with flexible working opportunities.

• This is a fantastic career opportunity to join a progressive engineering consultancy that provides a flexible and friendly team dynamic along with excellent working conditions.
• An attractive salary package is available to secure the right person for our company.
• Great company employee benefits such as additional company paid leave days.
• Great working conditions including an active Social Club which encourages attendance at fun events and wellness activities.
• Flexible & Hybrid working arrangements (office + remote).
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.

For further details, please contact Linda Scanlon (Practice Manager) on Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: All recruitment activities are currently managed internally. Traffix Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any associated fees.

Note: To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an Australian passport or work visa and a current drivers' license valid for driving in Australia. All enquiries and applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

For further information about this position, please contact Linda Scanlon, Practice Manager, Traffix Group.

All enquiries and applications will be treated as strictly confidential.