Waste Services Manager: Lead Zero-Waste & Sustainable Ops

Burwood Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Burwood Council is seeking a visionary Manager Waste Services to drive sustainability, financial viability and operational excellence in waste management at the Croydon Park Operations Centre. You will lead high-value contracts, oversee a heavy-vehicle fleet and champion community education initiatives to advance recovery and zero-waste targets.

This senior leadership role requires strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and proven ability to transform services while aligning with the

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven contract management and procurement skills.
• Proven leadership capability with ability to cultivate positive team cultures.
• Masterful knowledge of waste management services including FOGO.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment checks including police check and medical.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term sustainability, financial viability and operational excellence of Council's waste management services.
• Champion high-value waste and environmental contracts and oversee a diverse fleet.
• Lead progressive community waste education programs to accelerate resource recovery and zero-waste initiatives.
• Manage asset lifecycle, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication

Contract management

Leadership

Waste management (FOGO)

Pre-employment checks

Education

Tertiary qualifications in waste/environmental management

Job description

Burwood Council is seeking a visionary Manager Waste Services to drive sustainability, financial viability and operational excellence in waste management at the Croydon Park Operations Centre. You will lead high-value contracts, oversee a heavy-vehicle fleet and champion community education initiatives to advance recovery and zero-waste targets.

This senior leadership role requires strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking and proven ability to transform services while aligning with the