AddressContracts Specialist - Waste (Ref: 1399)
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
About the position:
This position is responsible for the effective implementation of the City’s Waste Services Contracts, in particular landfill management and collection services. Additionally, the role is vital in ensuring sustainable and cost-effective waste services delivery aligning with the City’s strategies. Furthermore, the Contracts Specialist - Waste Services will deliver continuous service improvement through innovative service delivery and assist with the implementation of all other City’s waste services.
Key accountabilities:
- Develop key performance indicators that provide an insight into the performance of the City’s waste management services relating to strategic targets and industry standards.
- Manage and monitor the performance of the City’s kerbside collection and landfill management contracts and other operational waste contracts to ensure these meet the needs of the community, customers, and the City’s Waste and Recycling Strategic plan.
- Develop request for tender scopes in line with the City’s Strategic Waste plans, procure and manage waste-related service and consultancy contracts.
- Contribute to the implementation and review of the City’s Strategic Waste Plans.
- Oversee and sustainably manage City’s public area waste management services.
For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Jessica Felix, Coordinator Waste on 08 9956 6***.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally hold a Degree in Environmental Science or Contract Management or lesser qualification with significant experience. With comprehensive understanding and proficiency in applying underlying principles of procurement, tenders and contract management in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian standards.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary range between $93,420 – 104,519 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
Applications close 4pm Wednesday 29 May 2024.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
