Waste Contracts & Projects Lead - Sustainable Infrastructure

Sunshine Coast Council; Nambour; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid WFH

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Waste Contract & Project Officer to deliver waste diversion and disposal services through managing critical contracts and client-side delivery of capital projects. You will work with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to optimise performance and support the council's waste network.

You should have qualifications or equivalent in project management, engineering, construction, contract administration or waste management, with experience in

Qualifications

• You bring qualifications or equivalent experience in project management, engineering, construction, contract administration, waste management or a related discipline.
• You have demonstrated experience in contract administration and contractor management, with the ability to oversee performance, compliance, risk and commercial outcomes within a complex operational environment.
• You are knowledgeable in waste diversion, resource recovery and disposal practices, with the ability to interpret legislation, policies and industry requirements.
• You are a strong communicator and problem solver who enjoys working with stakeholders, coordinating projects, analysing information and delivering practical solutions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of critical waste service contracts, managing contractor performance, commercial outcomes, risk, compliance and continuous improvement to ensure reliable service delivery to the community.
• Act as Council's client representative for waste infrastructure projects, coordinating project planning, procurement, contractor management, construction delivery, stakeholder engagement and project close-out.
• Support the delivery of landfill, resource recovery and other waste infrastructure projects that are critical to meeting the region's future waste management requirements.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of capital works projects across Council's waste management network.
• Monitor waste facilities and operations to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, approvals and Council policies.
• Provide technical advice, undertake investigations and contribute to service improvements across waste operations.

Skills

Contract administration

Contractor management

Project management

Waste management

Engineering

Construction

Education

Engineering degree

Project management certification

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Waste Contract & Project Officer to deliver waste diversion and disposal services through managing critical contracts and client-side delivery of capital projects. You will work with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to optimise performance and support the council's waste network.

You should have qualifications or equivalent in project management, engineering, construction, contract administration or waste management, with experience in