Senior Project Officer - Waste

Waverley Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Gym discount

Transit-accessible office

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Waverley Council is seeking a proactive leader to plan and implement strategic waste and resource recovery projects. You will drive efficiency, improve kerbside services, and support the council's waste strategy with measurable outcomes.

The role involves budgeting, reporting, and collaboration with internal teams and external consultants to achieve targets and secure funding opportunities, while promoting a community-focused service.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management, environmental science/management).
• Sound understanding of environmental and waste management issues relevant to local government.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with grant applications and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate initiatives improving kerbside services.
• Deliver and monitor programs for waste avoidance, reuse and recycling.
• Update policies for resource recovery and waste management.
• Prepare waste budgets, reports and submissions.
• Collaborate to monitor and report on resource recovery targets.
• Coordinate consultants for audits, investigations and modelling.
• Seek external grant funding and partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Environmental science/management

Data analysis

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in project management/environmental science

Tools

MS Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Lead innovative waste and resource recover projects that deliver practical environmental outcomes and make a tangible difference to the community

Salary, Perks and Wellbeing!

• Salary - $105,252.82- $121,040.73 plus 12 % Super


• Temporary Full Time, 3 Years Fixed Term Contract


• Flexible working arrangements in line with the Council policy


• Enjoy discounted gym memberships


• Bondi Junction office within 5-minute walk of the train station


• Community focused, values driven service


• Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we’re committed to helping you stay healthy


• Employee Assistance Program

About the role

The purpose of this role is to the plan and implement strategic projects aimed at promoting efficiency in Council's waste operations, increasing customer satisfaction, and meeting resource recovery targets. We have an opportunity for a committed individual to oversee the delivery of projects and programs that will help drive waste minimisation and circularity in Waverley.

• Design, implement and evaluate initiatives aimed at improving Council’s kerbside services.


• Deliver and monitor programs for waste avoidance, reuse and recycling.


• Update Council’s policies for resource recovery and waste management ensuring alignment with the waste strategy.


• Prepare waste budgets, reports and submissions.


• Collaborate internally to monitor, analyse and report on Council's performance toward achieving its resource recovery targets.


• Engage and coordinate consultants carrying out waste-related audits, investigations as well as service and financial modelling.


• Coordinate and assist in the development of submissions seeking external grant funding, partnerships with regional groups and awards that recognize excellence in Waverley.


• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Manager Waste Operations & Engagement and Executive Manager Waste, Cleansing & Fleet which are consistent with the skills and competencies related to this role.

Skills & Experience

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management, environmental science/management, and other related disciplines).


• Sound understanding of current environmental and/or waste management issues relevant to local government.


• Strong analytical and data management skills.


• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.


• Previous experience in the environmental field including development of projects from concept to implementation as well as measurement and evaluation of projects.


• Demonstrated experience with writing successful grant applications and/or technical reports.


• Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.


• Collaborative attitude with ability to work both independently and with multiple stakeholders.


• Understanding of and commitment to EEO.

Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process. Depending on the volume and suitability of applications received, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Shortlisting and interviewing may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at ***********@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor’s welcome child safe and child friendly practices