Manager Waste - temporary parental leave coverage

Moira Shire Council; Cobram; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award pay rates

Family-friendly workplace

Flexible work arrangements with Work X

Training opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Parental leave

Job summary

Moira Shire Council in Cobram, Victoria, is seeking a Manager Waste on a temporary parental leave coverage. You will lead strategic planning and delivery of waste management services, including kerbside collections, transfer facilities, and landfills, in line with sustainability policies and statutory requirements.

You will build and direct a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, manage contracts and assets, and work with stakeholders to support the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary level qualifications – environmental engineering, civil engineering, science or another relevant field.
• Professional development and experience in contemporary management practices.
• Senior management and leadership experience in a relevant area with understanding of local government frameworks.
• Waste management experience including contract management and asset management.
• High quality communication skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and OHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and service delivery for Council’s waste resources, including kerbside collections, facilities and landfill.
• Develop, implement and maintain services aligned with environmental sustainability strategies and applicable regulations.
• Research, analyse and recommend waste management strategies and investments for the council.
• Lead a team of dedicated workers to ensure ongoing high performance.
• Role includes a motor vehicle provided with fortnightly deductions; details discussed with successful candidate.

Skills

Environmental management

Management experience

Communication skills

OHS compliance

Education

Environmental/Civil engineering or science degree

Job description

Manager Waste - temporary parental leave coverage

Posted: 07/10/2026

Closing Date: 21/10/2026

Job Type: Temporary

Job Category: Executive & Strategic Management,Government, Defence & Emergency,Program & Project Management

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision .

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates


• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture


• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.


• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home


• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program


• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super


• Salary packaging and novated leases available


• Access to wellness initiatives


• Corporate discounts at fivegyms across our shire


• Generous parental leave


• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.


• Cultural andceremonial leave.


• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.


• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

This role is fixed-term until 13 September 2027. This is a Parental Leave coverage position,

Role Purpose and Objectives

Lead the strategic planning and service delivery for Council’s resource recovery services and facilities including kerbside collections, resource recovery facilities and landfill. Develop, implement and maintain these services in accordance with environmentally sustainable practice consistent with the Council Plan, Waste Management and Services Strategy, Environmental Sustainability Strategy and relevant authorities, legislation, guidelines and codes of practice including occupational health and safety.

A key responsibility of the role is researching, analysing and recommending strategies for waste management and investment for council.

It is also crucial that this person can successfully lead a team of passionate and brilliant workers to ensure continual success for this high-performing team.

This role has a motor vehicle provided with it, subject to fortnightly deductions. This will be discussed in more detail with the successful candidate.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary level qualifications - environmental engineering, civil engineering, science or another relevant field.


• Professional development and experience which provides an understanding of and skills in contemporary management practices.


• Senior management and leadership experience in a relevant area with a sound understanding of the social, financial, political and legal frameworks within which Local Government operates.


• Relevant experience in waste management including contract management and asset management.


• High quality communication skills


• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to safe work practices and OHS regulations