Waste Services Lead — Circular Economy Impact (Hybrid)

Randstad; Barwon Downs; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council seeks a Coordinator Waste Services to lead waste management efforts and drive a transition to a circular economy. You will oversee kerbside collections, transfer stations, and community education while managing key contractor relationships and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Reporting to the Manager Sustainable Environments, you will develop budgets, manage grants, and deliver projects from design to implementation, fostering safe work practices and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Contract Management, Sustainability, Engineering, Project Management, or extensive practical experience in a related field.
• 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.
• Strong financial and analytical skills including budget prep, data analysis, and grant administration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement to prepare reports and build relationships with contractors and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: implement and review Waste Management Strategy and drive circular economy initiatives.
• Contract & Service Management: oversee contracted waste services, chair meetings, inspect sites, ensure safety and compliance.
• Data & Innovation: manage GoodSort app, improve waste dashboards, pursue innovative waste minimisation systems.
• Financial & Project Management: develop budgets, manage grants, oversee end-to-end project delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Data analysis

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Waste management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Waste Management or related field

Tools

GoodSort app

Job description

Colac Otway Shire Council seeks a Coordinator Waste Services to lead waste management efforts and drive a transition to a circular economy. You will oversee kerbside collections, transfer stations, and community education while managing key contractor relationships and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Reporting to the Manager Sustainable Environments, you will develop budgets, manage grants, and deliver projects from design to implementation, fostering safe work practices and