Visionary Waste Services Manager - Flexible Hours & Vehicle

Council Jobs; Burwood; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Flexible work arrangements including 1

Job summary

Burwood Council seeks a visionary, strategic leader to become the Manager Waste Services, driving sustainability, financial viability and operational excellence in waste services at the Croydon Park Operations Centre.

You will champion high-value waste contracts, oversee a diverse fleet, and lead education programs to accelerate resource recovery and zero-waste initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven contract management and procurement skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to cultivate positive team cultures.
• Masterful command of waste management services including FOGO.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment checks including a police check, designated position declaration and pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term sustainability, financial viability and operational excellence of waste services.
• Oversee heavy vehicle and plant fleet and asset lifecycle management.
• Lead community education programs to accelerate resource recovery and zero-waste initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Contract management

Leadership

Waste management knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in waste management

Job description

Burwood Council seeks a visionary, strategic leader to become the Manager Waste Services, driving sustainability, financial viability and operational excellence in waste services at the Croydon Park Operations Centre.

You will champion high-value waste contracts, oversee a diverse fleet, and lead education programs to accelerate resource recovery and zero-waste initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong stakeholder engagement.