Circular Economy & Waste Strategy Lead

Monash City Council; Victoria; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Monash City Council is seeking a Circular Economy Lead to develop and deliver the Council's Circular Economy and Waste Strategy, prioritising waste avoidance, reduction, and reuse of recycled-content materials. You will set measurable targets and drive initiatives in collaboration with community, industry and government partners.

The role requires strong data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor and build capacity within the council and community to advance a circular

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of circular economy principles, waste avoidance and resource recovery.
• Proven experience delivering circular economy or waste strategies.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Council's Circular Economy and Waste Strategy.
• Set measurable targets and deliver practical initiatives.
• Lead advocacy to Victorian and Australian Governments.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to implement circular economy approaches.

Skills

Circular economy

Waste strategy

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Sustainability qualification

Job description

Monash City Council is seeking a Circular Economy Lead to develop and deliver the Council's Circular Economy and Waste Strategy, prioritising waste avoidance, reduction, and reuse of recycled-content materials. You will set measurable targets and drive initiatives in collaboration with community, industry and government partners.

The role requires strong data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor and build capacity within the council and community to advance a circular