Waste Planning & Resource Recovery Specialist

Careers at Council; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff car park

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council seeks a permanent Resource Recovery and Waste Planning Officer to provide expert advice on waste management for development proposals and planning. The role supports review of planning controls and may represent Council in related matters, driving policy initiatives and service improvements.

The successful candidate will combine knowledge of waste recovery with planning framework experience, delivering technical assessments and reports for senior management.

Qualifications

• Degree-focused education in environmental science or related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian waste and resource recovery industry and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise on resource recovery and waste management for development applications and planning proposals.
• Review Council’s Development Control Plan and represent Council in litigation matters as required.
• Develop, review and implement policies, guidelines and strategic initiatives for service delivery and compliance.
• Prepare planning reports, technical assessments and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Waste management knowledge

Policy advice & planning

Strong written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Campbelltown City Council seeks a permanent Resource Recovery and Waste Planning Officer to provide expert advice on waste management for development proposals and planning. The role supports review of planning controls and may represent Council in related matters, driving policy initiatives and service improvements.

The successful candidate will combine knowledge of waste recovery with planning framework experience, delivering technical assessments and reports for senior management.