Waste Services Lead: Circular Economy (Hybrid)

Randstad; Colac; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking an experienced waste services leader to oversee kerbside collections, transfer stations, and resource recovery. The role reports to the Manager Sustainable Environments and will manage contractor relationships to ensure compliant, high-quality services.

You will develop and implement the waste management strategy, monitor KPIs, manage budgets and grants, and deliver education programs to reduce contamination while advancing a circular economy.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Contract Management, Sustainability, Engineering or Project Management, or extensive practical experience.
• Proven experience managing complex service contracts, including procurement, KPI monitoring, and dispute resolution.
• Deep understanding of municipal waste management, kerbside collections, transfer stations, and circular economy principles.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Implement and review Council's Resource Recovery and Waste Management Strategy and drive initiatives to transition towards a circular economy.
• Contract & Service Management: Oversee performance of contracted waste services; chair meetings; conduct site inspections; ensure safety, environmental standards, and legislation compliance.
• Data & Innovation: Manage GoodSort waste app, drive dashboards improvements, pursue innovative waste minimisation systems.
• Financial & Project Management: Develop annual budgets, manage external grant funding, oversee end-to-end project delivery.
• Education & Community Engagement: Plan and deliver waste education programs to reduce contamination and encourage sustainable resource use.

Skills

Waste management

Contract management

Sustainability

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management/Engineering/Contract Management

Tools

GoodSort app

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking an experienced waste services leader to oversee kerbside collections, transfer stations, and resource recovery. The role reports to the Manager Sustainable Environments and will manage contractor relationships to ensure compliant, high-quality services.

You will develop and implement the waste management strategy, monitor KPIs, manage budgets and grants, and deliver education programs to reduce contamination while advancing a circular economy.