Contamination Officer

Veolia; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training program

Collaborative team

Benefits

Job summary

Veolia ANZ is seeking a Waste Contamination Officer to join our team in Arndell Park. The role involves early morning walking inspections of waste streams, managing contamination reporting and resident communications, and developing waste compliance projects for council KPIs.

You will work with councils and residents, support Veolia’s environmental objectives, and participate in a comprehensive training and development program in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with waste management and contamination control.
• Ability to engage with councils and residents on waste compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct early morning walking inspections of waste streams in the council area.
• Develop and manage waste compliance projects for Veolia's clients.
• Implement processes to meet council KPIs and manage contamination reporting.
• Coordinate resident communications and site visits; liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Walking inspections

Waste compliance

WasteTrack

Contamination reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

WasteTrack

Job description

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia ANZ is seeking a Waste Contamination Officer to join our team in Arndell Park - 2148. This role requires a dedicated Contamination Management Officer who will be continuously available to conduct walking inspections in accordance with Schedule 15 of the Georges River Contract.

What's on offer

• Dynamic role with clear career advancement opportunities
• Full professional training and development program to support your growth
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Chance to contribute to a leading environmental services compan

What you'll be responsible for

• Conduct early morning (4:00 AM start) walking inspections of waste streams such as organics and recycling bins and MUD buildings within the Georges River Council area.
• Develop and manage waste compliance projects, ensuring professional delivery for Veolia's clients
• Implement WasteTrack system processes across residential contracts to meet council KPIs
• Manage contamination reporting and monitoring, including resident communications and site visits
• Collaborate with council, residents, and stakeholders on waste compliance

What you'll need to be successful

• Excellent computer literacy and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement and
• dealing with people's behaviour and change

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.