Program Leader Towards Zero Waste - V26/10141

Blue Mountains City Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual bonus (1-3.5%)

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba NSW seeks a senior lead to drive the Towards Zero Waste Strategy, coordinating policy, planning and engagement to improve waste services for the Blue Mountains community.

You will oversee policy development, stakeholder partnerships and major contracts, delivering practical improvements and guiding teams to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in waste, resource management and circular economy, including policy, strategy and systems development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Towards Zero Waste Strategy and circular economy initiatives.
• Coordinate policy, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and service reviews.
• Support major contracts and provide technical advice to improve waste services for the community.

Skills

Waste policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Blue Mountains City Council – Katoomba NSW

$130,844 - $130,844 a year

22h ago , from Blue Mountains City Council

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Lead Council’s Towards Zero Waste Strategy, circular economy initiatives and waste education programs. This role coordinates policy, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, service reviews and technical advice to support sustainable waste and resource management outcomes. You will work with internal services, government agencies, industry partners, contractors and the community to deliver practical improvements, support major contracts and help shape future waste services in the Blue Mountains.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in waste, resource management and circular economy, including policy, strategy and systems development.
• Strong stakeholder, community and industry engagement skills, with experience developing partnerships.
• High-level project management, budgeting, organisational and team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience and a record of success in leading, managing and developing teams.

Remuneration:

• base salary commencing at $130,844 gross per annum
• + 12% superannuation
• + annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)
• + annual award increase

For further information contact: Robert Morrison on 4780 5596.

Closing date: 25 October 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.