Waste Officer

Talent Propeller Limited; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex time

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Brand new office at Yarrila Place

12% superannuation

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a Waste Officer to join the Waste Services Section. You will provide specialist advice across waste programs, environmental monitoring, compliance, planning, and community engagement to help ensure safe, sustainable, and efficient services for the community.

You will work with internal teams, contractors and agencies to deliver projects that support waste avoidance and resource recovery, and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in environmental management, environmental science, environmental engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in project delivery, contract management and operational support.
• Ability to interpret legislation, analyse data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice across waste management programs and initiatives.
• Engage in environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance and planning.
• Deliver projects, develop policies and engage with the community.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors and government agencies to improve services.

Skills

Environmental management

Project delivery

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Regulatory reporting

Continuous improvement

Policy development

Report writing

Education

Environmental management/science/engineering

Job description

• Join a growing team shaping the future of waste, resource recovery and environmental sustainability on the Coffs Coast.
• Play a key role in delivering innovative waste services, environmental compliance and strategic projects.
• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) with flexible work arrangements.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and capable Waste Officer to join our Waste Services Section.

While this is an established role, the Waste Services Section has recently undergone a review and received additional resources, creating a strengthened and growing team focused on delivering innovative, sustainable and customer-focused waste services for our community. This is an excellent time to join a team with a clear vision, growing capability and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

As Waste Officer, you'll provide specialist advice and support across a broad range of waste management programs and initiatives. From environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance to strategic planning, project delivery, policy development and community engagement, you will help ensure the City's waste services operate safely, sustainably and efficiently.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, government agencies and the community, you'll contribute to projects and programs that support waste avoidance, resource recovery, environmental sustainability and the long-term success of our waste services operations.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

If you are a motivated environmental professional looking to make a positive impact in waste management and sustainability, we'd love to hear from you!

You will possess qualifications in environmental management, environmental science, environmental engineering or a related discipline, together with experience in project delivery, contract management and operational support.

You will be confident interpreting legislation, analysing data, preparing reports and working with a diverse range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you will be a collaborative and solutions-focused professional who enjoys driving continuous improvement, supporting compliance outcomes and delivering meaningful environmental benefits for the community.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary from around $103K - $106.5K, depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• An enhanced salary package may be on offer for an exceptional candidate
• Permanent full-time, 3 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Paul Shepherd, Waste Services Team Leader on *************@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone on 02 6648 4*** to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at ***********@chcc.nsw.gov.au

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.