Resource Recovery Lead - Waste Facility Operations

Kyogle Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyogle Council is seeking a motivated Resource Recovery Officer to join our Planning and Community Development team. Based at the Kyogle Waste Facility, with work at transfer stations, this role contributes to safe, efficient and environmentally responsible waste management services.

You will support the Senior Resource Recovery Officer, supervise staff and contractors, operate the landfill weighbridge, assist with monitoring and reporting, and help maintain high safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of Council’s waste management facilities and resources to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Supervise waste facility staff, contractors and members of the public, ensuring activities are undertaken safely and effectively.
• Operate the Kyogle landfill weighbridge and associated computer systems, maintain accurate records and collect fees and charges.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and compliance with EPL and environmental management requirements.
• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently, including loaders, compactors, forklifts and hook/lift trucks where licensed or competent.
• Maintain waste facilities and surrounding areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Assist with resource recovery reporting, waste surveys, environmental monitoring and other internal and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with reviewing and improving waste management policies, procedures and practices.
• Assist with grant applications and waste management projects.
• Respond to enquiries and provide information to the public visiting Council’s waste facilities.
• Participate in regional and state waste management meetings and collaborate with other professionals to improve outcomes.
• Assist compliance officers with illegal dumping and animal control matters when required.
• Promote and maintain a positive team culture focused on safety, performance, continuous improvement and quality customer service.

Job description

Kyogle Council is seeking a motivated Resource Recovery Officer to join our Planning and Community Development team. Based at the Kyogle Waste Facility, with work at transfer stations, this role contributes to safe, efficient and environmentally responsible waste management services.

You will support the Senior Resource Recovery Officer, supervise staff and contractors, operate the landfill weighbridge, assist with monitoring and reporting, and help maintain high safety and regulatory compliance