Senior Coordinator Waste Services

Council Jobs; Blacktown City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Blacktown is seeking a highly motivated Coordinator for Waste Operations. This role involves leading the waste collection services, ensuring efficiency and compliance, and managing a skilled team. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in managing operational services. Competitive salary starting at $2,735.37 per week, with additional employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Leaseback vehicle

Flextime arrangement

Fitness Passport and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing a large operational team, preferably in waste services.
• Experience in preparing detailed reports and managing budgets.
• Proven ability to manage compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct waste operations and collections.
• Ensure compliance with performance measures regarding customer satisfaction.
• Implement training for Waste Services staff to build a competent workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Engineering, Public Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

TechnologyOne

Job description

Overview

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, it is the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. The City is vibrant, multicultural and home to a large First Nations community with people from more than 180 birthplaces and languages.

With a $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides opportunities to grow professionally. The Council leads the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney, delivering a modern city with opportunities for residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by skilled professionals and teams across diverse business units, delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences and facilities, and leading a program of planning, activity and investment. Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people and welcomes applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Are you ready to invest in yourself and make a difference in one of the most diverse and fast-growing local communities in NSW? We foster a strong sense of community connection, where your contributions directly impact the health and wellbeing of residents, businesses and visitors. Here, you’re not just an employee – you're an ambassador for Council. We offer opportunities across departments and commit to your professional development.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to coordinate our waste operations including garbage and FOGO collections and the household clean-up service.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide high level direction, coordination and leadership to staff and contractors to ensure work is carried out efficiently, competently, and within budget and time constraints.
• Ensure Waste Services fleet is maintained in safe and serviceable condition.
• Ensure waste collections are provided in a timely and efficient manner, meeting Council and customer expectations within budget parameters.
• Utilise effective communication and negotiation skills to resolve operational issues with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Determine training requirements for Waste Services staff and implement to provide a highly trained workforce.
• Develop and meet agreed performance measures for staff and contractors regarding customer satisfaction, efficiency, effectiveness, WHS and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in leading and managing a large multi-disciplined operational team, preferably in waste services.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to adapt management approaches across a range of waste management activities.
• Experience in preparing detailed reports and work program budgets, advanced analytical skills, contract management, and delivering high level customer service in an operational context; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, procurement processes, and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, community consultation and working with contractors or service providers.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting to support service improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• High-level problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Class C driver's licence.
• Negotiation skills when delivering key advice to staff or the public.
• Strong understanding of local government operations and relevant legislation (e.g., EPA regulations, WHS).
• Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Office and TechnologyOne; knowledge of waste management legislation and regulations.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,735.37 per week
• Leaseback vehicle
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

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.

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Contact officer: Richard Wiezel on 9839 6118. Internal ref: BCC1265

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