Waste Compliance and Project Support Officer

Shire of East Gippsland; Lakes Entrance; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Extra time off at Christmas

Discounted recreation centre -> gym/m

Parental leave (17 weeks pro rata)

Learning and development support

Job summary

Shire of East Gippsland is seeking a Waste Compliance and Project Support Officer to coordinate monitoring, audits and reporting for landfill operations, while assisting with waste infrastructure projects and contract administration. The role is 0.8 EFT, based in Lakes Entrance, with hybrid office/remote arrangements and a fixed term until June 2028.

The successful candidate will support compliance reporting, contractor oversight and project delivery, working with internal teams, contractors and

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management and regulatory reporting.
• Contract administration experience and process improvement.
• Knowledge of project management principles and timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental monitoring, site audits and aftercare for landfills.
• Prepare statutory and internal compliance reports.
• Monitor contractors against contract, environmental and safety requirements.
• Support waste and recycling infrastructure projects and tender documentation.
• Develop and maintain contract administration and compliance processes.

Skills

Waste management

Legislative compliance

Contract administration

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We are East Gippsland Shire East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

Business Unit

The Sustainability and Waste Minimisation Unit supports the responsible delivery of Council’s waste and resource recovery services. The team oversees waste facilities, environmental compliance, infrastructure projects and contracted services to help protect the environment and meet Council’s regulatory obligations.

The Opportunity

As the Waste Compliance and Project Support Officer, you will help to ensure Council’s waste services and facilities meet environmental, legislative and reporting requirements. You will coordinate landfill monitoring and audit programs, prepare compliance reports and work with site supervisors and contractors to address identified actions. You will also support waste and recycling infrastructure projects, contract administration and the preparation of tender and project documentation. This role provides an opportunity to work with internal teams, contractors and government agencies while contributing to the continuous improvement of Council’s waste and resource recovery services. This is a part‑time position, working 0.8 EFT and based in Lakes Entrance. The position is fixed term until the end of June 2028. The position operates under Council’s hybrid working model. Initially the successful candidate will be required work from the office to support onboarding and training, with hybrid working arrangements available once the successful candidate has developed sufficient knowledge and capability in the role. While hybrid work flexibility is available, this role cannot be completed living outside of the region - an ongoing expectation of working from the office at least 3 days per week applies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental monitoring, site audits and aftercare programmes for operating and closed landfills.
• Prepare statutory, legislative and internal compliance reports.
• Monitor contractors against contract, environmental, safety, regulatory and licence requirements.
• Support waste, recycling infrastructure and compliance projects, including reporting on progress, expenditure and risks.
• Develop and maintain processes and systems for contract administration, auditing and compliance reporting.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in waste management, legislative compliance or contract administration.
• Experience administering contracts and maintaining related processes, systems and procedures.
• Understanding of legislative compliance, including monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to support projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Strong communication, report writing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Why you’ll love EGSC

Work-Life Balance

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries

• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!

A Supportive environment

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Applications close at 11:45pm on 8 November 2026

Required pre‑employment checks

• Police Check
• Pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age. East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.