Resource Recovery Manager

Penrith City Council; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from $134,562

Leaseback vehicle

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport

Ripples Leisure Centres access

Professional development

Job summary

Penrith City Council is seeking a Resource Recovery Manager to lead the development, procurement and management of waste and resource recovery services and consultancy contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance while shaping policy, strategy and community-facing services for a more sustainable City.

You will lead complex procurement, manage budgets, governance and performance, and provide high-level advice while coaching a growing team and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to turn

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Experience in contracts management and procurement.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement, implementation and performance management for contracts.
• Develop and implement Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy.
• Oversee budget, reporting and contract governance.
• Coach and develop team members and foster a collaborative culture.
• Deliver reliable and compliant services and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Budget oversight

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or related

Job description

• Location601 HIGH STREET,PENRITH, NSW, 2750,Australia
• Base Pay$134,562.00 - $155,761.00 / Year
• Job CategoryBusiness Operations, Resource Recovery
• Employee TypePermanent - Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Phone[phone]
• Contact ***************@penrith.city

Description

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 01/10/2026

Resource Recovery Manager

At Penrith City Council,it’snot about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• Salary:Commencing from $134,562, plus superannuation and leaseback vehicle
• Permanent 35 hours full-time opportunity.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options available to support work-life balance
• Fitness Passport and complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
• Penrith, at the heart of one of Australia's fastest-growing regions
• Opportunities to work closely with diverse professionals and influence community-wide initiatives
• Professional development and growth in a high performing team
• Meaningful work that contributes to sustainability and circular economy
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

As Resource Recovery Manager, you will lead the development, procurement and management of Council's waste and resource recovery services and consultancy contracts. You will help ensure services meet regulatory requirements while shaping policy, strategy and community-facing services that support a more sustainable City.

In this role you can expect to:

• Lead complex procurement, implementation and performance management for domestic waste, resource recovery and consultancy contracts
• Help develop and implement Council's Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy in alignment with the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy.
• Strengthen contract governance through contract management plans, compliance schedules, risk assessments, performance systems and the management of variations and disputes with attention to WHS, Chain of Responsibility and environmental obligations.
• Plan, monitor and report on operational and whole-of-life contract budgets, fees and charges, business systems, customer service outcomes, corporate reporting and data returns.
• Provide high-level technical, contractual, policy and strategic advice.
• Lead, coach and develop team members, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Champion effective education, promotion and customer service that helps residents and partners participate in Council's resource recovery services.
• A highly rewarding role where every day is different with 5 direct full-time reports, a team of casual reports and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Success in this role will mean delivering reliable and compliant services, building strong commercial and stakeholder relationships, developing your team, and turning strategy into practical outcomes for our community.

Who we are (And whyyou'lllove us)

The Resource Recovery Department works at the intersection of essential community services, environmental outcomes, complex commercial arrangements and long-term strategy. Our work is highly visible and has a direct impact on residents, businesses and the future sustainability of Penrith.

You will join a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to share expertise, solve problems together and keep improving how we work. This is a role for a leader who values clear direction, authentic relationships, professional growth and accountability, while being comfortable navigating complexity and change.

Services we provide impact every household every week. 60% of the customer interactions with Council are related to Resource Recovery and Waste Management. The Team are diverse, driven and committed to both resource recovery and customer service. The work can be challenging so the team collaborate to provide support to one another- as Manager, you will foster the One Team approach and make meaningful connections. We also value professional development and capacity building of individuals and the team as a whole.

The opportunity offers the best of both worlds: the challenge of managing significant services and contracts, the growth that comes from leading strategic change, the support of a connected team, and the chance to make a meaningful community impact.

Check out ourPosition Descriptionto learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and credible people leader who can combine commercial discipline, strategic thinking and practical service delivery. You will bring:

• Strong experience leading complex service and consultancy procurements, contract administration and supplier performance.
• Sound judgement in technical, policy, strategic and management matters, with the ability to translate complexity into clear advice and action.
• Confident financial and business acumen, including budget oversight, systems improvement, risk management and evidence-based reporting.
• A collaborative and influential leadership style that builds trust, develops people and works effectively with community, industry, regulators and internal stakeholders.
• A commitment to customer outcomes, innovation, continuous improvement and the responsible delivery of essential public services.

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please seeourwebsite.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organization vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Requirements

• A degree in Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contracts management and contracts administration
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with high-level technical, policy, strategy and management issues
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sound management practices and business systems/ applications within areas of responsibility
• Experience in the preparation of technical briefs, contract specifications and WHS documentation

Job preview

Drive Penrith's resource recovery strategy, contracts and sustainability initiatives while leading a talented team.