Senior Project Officer - Waste

Ezisuite Pty; Waverley; Presencial; AUD 105.000 - 121.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

12% Super

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted gym memberships

Bondi Junction office near train

Wellness programs and health events

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Waverley Council in Bondi Junction, NSW seeks a dedicated project lead to plan and implement strategic waste initiatives. You will drive efficiency in waste operations, improve customer satisfaction, and help achieve resource recovery targets across kerbside services.

The role involves coordinating consultants, developing budgets, and reporting on outcomes while aligning with the council's waste strategy. Applicants should have tertiary qualifications and strong stakeholder communication.

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management or environmental science).
• Understanding of environmental and waste management issues relevant to local government.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Experience developing projects from concept to implementation and evaluating outcomes.
• Grant writing and/or technical report writing experience.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to convey insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative attitude with ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to EEO principles.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Project management

Environmental science

Data analysis

Organization

Grant writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

EEO understanding

Educación

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (3 years)

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.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information about the position, including required skills and experience. For more information contact Flavia Evans, Manager, Waste Operations & Engagement, [e-mail]

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 [e-mail].

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