Coordinator Waste Services

Select Aust Sydney; Colac; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Waste Services to lead our waste management strategy, oversee kerbside collections, transfer stations, and resource recovery. The role emphasises circular economy initiatives, contract management, data dashboards, and community engagement to reduce contamination and promote sustainable resource use across the Shire.

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications or extensive practical experience, strong budgeting and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in waste management or related field.
• Experience with complex service contracts and KPI monitoring.
• Understanding of municipal waste management and circular economy.
• Strong financial and analytical skills including budgeting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Valid Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review the Waste Management Strategy and circular economy initiatives.
• Oversee contracted waste services and monitor KPI performance.
• Manage the GoodSort app, dashboards, and data-driven improvements.
• Develop annual budgets and manage external grants.
• Deliver waste education programs and community engagement.

Skills

Waste Management

Contract Management

Sustainability

Project Management

Data Analysis

Budgeting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Coordinator Waste Services Band 7 Hybrid Model

About Colac Otway Shire Council: Colac Otway Shire is a values-based organisation situated in one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria.

The Council's values-supportive, inclusive, respectful, accountable, and progressive-guide their approach to work and community service. By joining Colac Otway, you will become part of a team committed to safe work practices, integrity, and positive community outcomes.

About

Are you passionate about sustainability and the transition to a circular economy? We are looking for an experienced waste management professional to lead Council's waste services. Reporting to the Manager Sustainable Environments, you will oversee kerbside waste collections, transfer stations, drop-off operations, resource recovery, and waste reduction opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Implement and review Council's Resource Recovery and Waste Management Strategy and drive initiatives to transition towards a circular economy.
• Contract & Service Management: Oversee the performance of contracted waste services. Attend and chair contract meetings, conduct site inspections, and ensure strict compliance with safety, environmental standards, and legislation.
• Data & Innovation: Manage Council's "GoodSort" waste and recycling app, drive improvements in waste monitoring dashboards, and pursue innovative waste minimisation systems.
• Financial & Project Management: Develop annual budgets, manage external grant funding, and oversee end-to-end project delivery (from design and procurement to implementation).
• Education & Community Engagement: Plan and deliver waste education programs designed to reduce contamination and encourage sustainable resource use across the Shire.

Requirements

You Relevant tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Contract Management, Sustainability, Engineering, Project Management, OR extensive practical experience in a related field.

Proven experience managing complex service contracts, including procurement, KPI monitoring, and dispute resolution.

A deep understanding of municipal waste management, kerbside collections, transfer stations, and circular economy principles.

Highly developed financial and analytical skills, including budget preparation, data analysis, and grant administration.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills to prepare high-quality reports and build strong relationships with contractors, government agencies, and the community.

A current Victorian Driver Licence.

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We actively encourage applications from any background.