Waste & Resource Planning Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave provisions

Staff car park

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking a permanent Resource Recovery and Waste Planning Officer to provide expert advice on waste management for development applications and planning proposals. The role involves reviewing planning controls and representing Council in litigation when required.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive knowledge of the waste industry, with strong policy development and communication skills to support community education and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Waste Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian waste and resource recovery industry, circular economy principles, and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice 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.
• Educate the community on responsible resource recovery and waste management across the LGA.
• Manage contracts of local and regional benefit and coordinate community education activities.

Skills

Driver Licence (C)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Policy development

Technical waste advice

Stakeholder relations

Education

Environmental/Planning/Waste degree or equivalent

Job description

Campbelltown City Council is seeking a permanent Resource Recovery and Waste Planning Officer to provide expert advice on waste management for development applications and planning proposals. The role involves reviewing planning controls and representing Council in litigation when required.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive knowledge of the waste industry, with strong policy development and communication skills to support community education and service delivery.