Resource Management Officer - Multi-Unit Dwellings

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Entry salary from AU$1,866.69/week

35-hour week

Car allowance

Flexitime

Superannuation 12%

Training support

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Resource Management Officer for Multi-Unit Dwellings to drive waste and recycling outcomes across a growing city. The role blends field work with office duties, inspecting bin rooms, meeting residents and managers, and addressing issues like contamination and illegal dumping.

You will review development applications and advise on waste management requirements, supporting community education and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Waste management experience with knowledge of recycling programs.
• Strong community engagement and education delivery skills.
• Ability to respond to issues such as contamination and illegal dumping, and to work with residents and managers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bin rooms and conduct field visits.
• Engage with residents, strata managers, and property managers to address waste issues.
• Review development applications and assess waste management requirements.
• Deliver education programs and drive compliance to improve outcomes.

Skills

Waste management experience

Community engagement

Education programs

Field visits/inspections

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Professional expertise. Personal purpose.

Join Blacktown City Council as a Resource Management Officer - Multi-Unit Dwellings and help improve waste and recycling outcomes across our growing city. As part of the FOGO and Resource Recovery team, you manage projects, education programs and waste initiatives that support cleaner, safer and more sustainable multi-unit developments.

You spend your time both in the field and in the office. You inspect bin rooms, complete door knocks, meet with residents, strata managers, real estate agents and property managers, and respond to issues such as recycling contamination, illegal dumping and waste room management. You review development applications, assess waste management requirements and work with colleagues to improve outcomes through a balanced approach of education, engagement and compliance.

Your expertise helps deliver practical solutions that residents see every day. You support behaviour change programs, provide waste and recycling advice, develop initiatives that improve resource recovery and build strong partnerships across the community. The work directly contributes to cleaner neighbourhoods and a healthier local environment.

In return, you gain meaningful work, employment stability, flexible working arrangements and opportunities to continue developing your career. We are looking for someone with waste industry experience, strong community engagement skills and a genuine interest in helping people understand and improve waste management practices. If you enjoy a mix of office-based work and face-to-face engagement, this role could be for you.

At Blacktown City Council, Good People Make Great Teams, And Great Teams Build Great Cities. Here, You Will Find The Stability And Support To Keep Growing, Along With

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,866.69 per week
• a 35-hour working week
• a car allowance
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Closing date

Sunday 27 September 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer

Holly Marshall on 9839 6536

Internal ref

BCC1950