Environmental, Waste And Sewer Coordinator

Council Jobs; Junee; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Director Engineering Services, this role requires strong leadership, project coordination, and knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation to ensure compliant operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in Environmental Management or related field.
• OH&S White Card issued for construction work in NSW.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Experience leading small teams and coordinating contractors.
• Proven ability in environmental/waste/sewerage project coordination.
• Knowledge of WHS and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the sewer network and treatment plant.
• Assist in developing strategic plans for environmental, reuse and wastewater issues.
• Lead and support staff at Junee Landfill and Junee Sewer Treatment plant site.
• Manage wastewater collection and treatment systems to meet environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical reports and advice on environmental issues.
• Assist with Environmental Assessments for Council projects.
• Support stormwater management and land/water planning.
• Develop plans to address environmental issues within Junee Shire.
• Assist staff on waste management and minimisation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project coordination

WHS knowledge

Environmental legislation

Contractor management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management

White Card (OH&S Induction)

Class C NSW Driver’s Licence

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Environmental, Waste And Sewer Coordinator

• Opportunity to progress your career in Local Government
• Enjoy the benefits of living in the Riverina Region

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!

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