Environmental Waste and Sewer Coordinator

FiveSeven Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Junee Shire Council is seeking an Environmental, Waste & Sewer Coordinator to join the Engineering Services department on a permanent, full-time basis. You will operate and maintain the sewer network and treatment plant, and support strategic environmental and waste projects across Junee Shire.

You will lead a small team and contractors, coordinate projects, and provide technical advice on WHS and environmental legislation. Relocation assistance is noted as a potential benefit.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management.
• OH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card).
• Current Class C NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the co-ordination of projects.
• Demonstrated experience using Geographic Information Systems.
• Highly developed leadership and representational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining the sewer network and treatment plant.
• Supporting the development of strategic plans to address environmental, reuse and waste and wastewater issues within Junee Shire Area.
• Leading, guiding and supporting operational staff at Junee Landfill and Junee Sewer Treatment plant site to develop and implement consistent operational and maintenance plans.
• Managing the wastewater collection and treatment system as well as the water reuse system to meet financial, environmental, quality and legislative requirements.
• Providing technical reports and advice to other staff on environmental issues.
• Assisting in Environmental Assessments for Council projects.
• Assisting in storm water management and land and water management planning.
• Developing a plan to address environmental issues within Junee Shire.
• Assisting other staff on waste management and minimisation issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Contractor management

Project coordination

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Environmental Waste and Sewer Coordinator

Junee Shire Council is currently seeking a skilled Environmental, Waste & Sewer Coordinator to join our Engineering Services department on a permanent, full-time basis. If you thrive in a collaborative, problem-solving environment and want to contribute to meaningful local government initiatives, we want to hear from you!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director Engineering Services, the Environmental, Waste & Sewer Coordinator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the sewer network and treatment plant. You will support in the development of strategic plans to address environmental, reuse and waste and wastewater issues within Junee Shire Area.

As the Environmental, Waste & Sewer Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Director Engineering Services in managing Council’s environmental, waste and sewerage functions.
• Lead, guiding and supporting operational staff at Junee Landfill and Junee Sewer Treatment plant site to develop and put in place consistent operational and maintenance plans.
• Managing the wastewater collection and treatment system as well as the water re-use system to meet financial, environmental, quality and legislative requirements.
• Providing technical reports and advice to other members of staff on environmental issues.
• Providing assistance with Environmental Assessments for Council’s construction projects.
• Assisting in storm water management and land and water management planning
• Developing a plan to address environmental issues within Junee Shire.
• Assisting other staff on waste management and minimisation issues.

IS THIS POSITION FOR YOU?

To succeed in this position, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management
• OH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
• Current Class C NSW Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and contractors
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the co-ordination of projects
• Demonstrated experience using Geographic Information Systems
• Highly developed leadership and representational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

As an employee of Junee Shire Council you will enjoy a host of benefits including:

• Salary packaging options
• Relocation assistance
• Company supplied uniform
• Regular training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Council’s Employee Assistance Program

The Annual Salary on offer for this position is up to $110, 464.00 plus superannuation, based on qualifications, skills and experience.

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