Coordinator Resource Recovery & Waste Services

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•    Permanent Full Time Opportunity | 35 Hour Week | 9 Day Fortnight.
•    Opportunity for Training, development and career growth.
•    6.5 weeks Long Service Leave available after 5 years’ service.

Position Overview: The position of Coordinator Resource Recovery & Waste Services sits within the Infrastructure and Assets division of Yass Valley Council based at the Council’s Works Depot to provide effective coordination and guidance on the provision of services and the maintenance and construction of waste assets within the Council area. This role works on programs and projects to develop priorities through collaboration with stakeholders to achieve a quality and continuous improvement program in a supportive environment.

Who are we looking for: A self-motivated enthusiastic individual who has the demonstrated ability in people management and has the ability to lead the way for the Waste services team.

Working with us: The successful candidate will be joining an established Waste Services team.

Key Accountabilities
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to: 
•    Coordinate operations of multiple transfer stations located within Yass Valley.
•    Coordinate collection of kerbside domestic waste/recycling and commercial waste.
•    Coordination of staff, management of staff rostering, programming works, staff training, ensuring that the waste delivery department operate effectively, efficiently and safely. 
•    Responsible for co-ordinating and negotiating with recycling and other contractors involved with the Waste Management functions of Council. 
•    Responsible for operational equipment, machinery and vehicles within the waste function of Council, ensuring they are regularly serviced, presentable and safe to operate. 
•    Ensuring Council’s compliance with all relevant legislation (including safety, quality, and environment) with a focus towards achieving Best Practice Performance of waste and Resource Recovery infrastructure.
•    Undertake complex problem solving and negotiate positive outcomes to ensure technical, regulatory and contractual compliance.
•    Liaise and consult with the community and stakeholders on waste management proposals and issues.
•    Research issues associated with new waste and other environment initiatives and assist with developing sustainable waste management initiatives and projects plans.
•    Establish productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, professional groups, government departments and authorities whose activities have significance for Council’s operations in the area of waste management and education.
•    Provide advice and recommendations on the continuous improvement of the Resource Recovery and waste management program.
•    Management of the Waste Services operational budget in conjunction with the Manager Facility & Waste Assets and Manager of Maintenance Delivery.
•    Actively participate in the continuous improvement in process, performance, safety and quality ensuring compliance with WHS policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements 
•    Certificate IV in a relevant field and/or demonstrated experience in the delivery of public Waste Services. 
•    Demonstrated experience in project and program coordination, staff management, application of Work        Health and Safety procedures, construction standards and maintenance planning.
•    General Construction (White) Card.
•    Asbestos Identification and Management or ability to obtain within 12 months.
•    DrumMUSTER Inspector or ability to obtain within 12 months.
•    A current class 'C' driver's licence

Grade 
16 Entry $77,718.00 to Step 3 $83,936.00 per annum depending on skills plus 11% Superannuation.

Conditions
•    This is a permanent full-time position working a 35-hour week which allows for a nine-day fortnight.
•    This position requires completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment and audiogram undertaken by a practicing medical officer of the employee’s choice and at Councils expense.
•    A Leaseback vehicle may be available under Council’s policy .

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How to Apply
Apply online with your current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this position.

Eligibility
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa with permission to work. 

Contact
Please contact HR on (02) 6226 9*** if you require assistance with your application.
For position specific enquiries contact Seamus Mc Gurk, Manager Maintenance Delivery on 6226 1477.