Senior Resource Recovery Officer

Central Highlands Regional Council

Emerald

On-site

AUD 119,000 - 133,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

5 weeks annual leave with leave load

Fortnightly or Monthly RDOs

Annual uniform allocation

Payroll deductions and salary-sacrific

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald seeks a Senior Resource Recovery Officer to lead waste management and resource recovery initiatives. You will oversee landfill and Resource Recovery Area operations, manage contractor performance, and drive programs to enhance diversion and sustainability.

You will apply technical knowledge to compliance, reporting, procurement, and project delivery while engaging with communities, businesses and schools to promote better waste practices.

Qualifications

Experience in sustainability, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field.
Strong project and contract management capabilities.
Understanding of environmental compliance and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Support the effective operation and continuous improvement of landfill, Resource Recovery Area and waste management services.
Monitor contractor performance and contribute to procurement and tender processes.
Support environmental compliance, waste levy obligations, data reporting and audits.
Coordinate and deliver waste minimisation, recycling and resource recovery projects and initiatives.
Develop and deliver community education and behaviour change campaigns to promote waste reduction and sustainability.
Monitor service performance, analyse waste data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and waste diversion.
Provide technical advice, prepare reports and support delivery of the Waste Management Strategy.

Skills

Waste management

Resource recovery

Project management

Contract management

Environmental compliance

Data reporting

Education

Sustainability qualification

Environmental science/engineering

Waste management

Project management

Environmental education

Job description

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald

Directorate: Communities

Remuneration: $118,529.96 - $133,435.72 per annum inclusive of super & allowances

Help shape a more sustainable future for our community!

Are you passionate about sustainability, resource recovery and making a positive environmental impact? Do you enjoy combining technical expertise, project delivery and community engagement to achieve practical outcomes?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Resource Recovery Officer to join our team and play an important role in delivering Council's waste management and resource recovery objectives.

This is a diverse and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will help oversee the delivery of Council's waste and recycling services, manage contractor performance, support landfill and Resource Recovery Area operations, and drive initiatives that improve waste diversion, reduce contamination and maximise resource recovery.

You’ll bring your technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills to support environmental compliance, waste levy reporting, procurement and contract administration, while contributing to the planning and delivery of projects that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Council's waste services.

But it's not all behind the scenes! You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with our community, businesses, schools and stakeholders through education programs, workshops, events and behaviour change campaigns that encourage better waste practices and more sustainable choices.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting the effective operation and continuous improvement of Council's landfill, Resource Recovery Area and waste management services.
Monitoring contractor performance, managing contract requirements and contributing to procurement and tender processes.
Supporting environmental compliance, waste levy obligations, data reporting and operational audits.
Coordinating and delivering waste minimisation, recycling and resource recovery projects and initiatives.
Developing and delivering community education and behaviour change campaigns to promote waste reduction, recycling and sustainability.
Monitoring service performance, analysing waste data and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and waste diversion.
Providing technical advice, preparing reports and supporting the delivery of Council's Waste Management Strategy.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and solutions-focused, with experience in waste management, resource recovery, environmental services or a related field.

You’ll have strong project and contract management capabilities, an understanding of environmental compliance and reporting requirements, and the ability to build effective relationships with contractors, stakeholders and the community.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys working across a diverse range of activities, can turn ideas into action and is motivated to deliver positive environmental and community outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.

General Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

Qualification(s) and or relevant experience demonstrated in sustainability, environmental science, environmental engineering, waste management, project management, environmental education or a related field.

Why join us?

This is your opportunity to be part of a team making a tangible difference to the way our community manages its resources. You'll work across operational, technical and strategic initiatives, contribute to meaningful environmental improvements and help shape a more sustainable future for our region.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include

A generous superannuation scheme
5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
Annual uniform allocation
Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
Wages paid fortnightly
Employee Assistance Program

Applications close

Monday 23rd November 2026 at 12noon.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.