Hybrid Resource Recovery Lead — Data-Driven Sustainability

City of Moreton Bay; Narangba; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Salary increases via EBA (4% in 2027)

STARS study, training and research

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Fitness Passport Program

Counselling and wellbeing support

Job summary

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Resource Recovery Analyst, and help shape a more sustainable future for our community. In this influential leadership role, you will drive data led decision making, strategic planning and continuous improvement across Council’s Waste & Resource Recovery department, combining technical expertise with people leadership, while delivering insights and initiatives.

Additionally, you will deliver advanced data analysis, forecasting, modelling and performance

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Waste Management, Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or related discipline.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-led decision making, strategic planning and continuous improvement across Council’s Waste & Resource Recovery department.
• Lead a team of five direct reports while delivering insights, projects and initiatives that improve resource recovery outcomes.
• Provide specialist technical advice and oversight across waste management planning, levy reporting, business cases, grant applications and emerging industry trends.
• Manage and deliver complex projects, procurement activities and technical investigations that support sustainable waste management and landfill diversion objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing trusted advice that supports effective service delivery.

Skills

Data analytics leadership

Waste & resource recovery knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

People leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Engineering / related

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Resource Recovery Analyst, and help shape a more sustainable future for our community. In this influential leadership role, you will drive data led decision making, strategic planning and continuous improvement across Council’s Waste & Resource Recovery department, combining technical expertise with people leadership, while delivering insights and initiatives.

Additionally, you will deliver advanced data analysis, forecasting, modelling and performance