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SalaryOsborne Richardson work right across Australia however, we have a select few clients who are the ones we simply love working alongside on roles. One of these is South Burnett Regional Council in the wonderful South Burnett region. On this occasion we have a rarely seen and tightly held role on offer which is sure to attract a lot of interest.
We are offering the opportunity to join the Council in the key permanent role of Coordinator, Waste Management. On offer is a substantial salary, amazing work-life balance and a high-performing, settled team with a positive culture. It's a role where you will be able to step in and bring forward momentum from day one without having to spend your time dealing with the trivial matters we all know waste a lot of valuable time in some leadership roles.
Sitting within the Environment and Planning Branch, you will Coordinate and integrate Council's Waste Management Program and Operations in accordance with legislative requirements, Council Policies and in line with Council’s strategic corporate goals and other corporate initiatives. On a daily basis, you will undertake a wide variety of duties such as:
- Coordinate the waste and recycling collection services, waste disposal and transfer facilities and ensure facilities and services comply with legislative requirement and the Environmental Authority conditions.
- Supervise, monitor, and review Council’s Waste Management contracts, service agreements and Environmental Authority conditions, and draft Waste Reports to Council on a range of waste related subjects on an as needed basis.
- Develop, design, implement and provide analysis and reports on Waste Management strategies for the region, and implement/ review the Council’s Strategic Waste Management Plan.
- Undertake Waste Management projects and initiatives such as converting existing landfills to transfer stations through planning, construction, and operational stages, and coordinating the implementation and management of the State Waste Levy responsibility for the region.
- Provide advice on Waste Management and resource recovery operations, monitoring outcomes against operational standards and compliance with legislation and waste disposal practice and plant management.
- Develop, document and review Waste Management practices, procedures, policies, and systems, including being responsible for Waste Services Assets, Asset Register, Asset Management Plan, Asset Improvement Plan and Asset Risk Management Planning.
- Communicate Council’s requirements and standards, including Workplace Health and Safety requirements, to the Waste Services Team members and each contractor that may undertake activities at Council waste facilities from time to time and monitor compliance therewith.
- Prioritise, investigate, respond to customer requests, and be responsible for managing (and implementing programs/initiatives to address) littering and illegal dumping in the region.
Such an exciting role is on offer here and with the current advances in waste technology and practices, it is one with a very bright future ahead for you. A true career-defining and career expanding role. With any role with this level of importance, we will only bring the best candidates to our client for consideration, so we ask you to review the following key success criteria closely:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Health, Sustainability or Waste Management or comparable extensive experience.
- Demonstrated significant experience in Waste Management supervision and coordination, including waste collection and disposal.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of legislation and service standard requirements in the field of Waste Management.
- Demonstrated supervisory and coordination skills, including the ability to foster teamwork, deliver projects, and prepare, implement, and monitor financial budgets.
- Well-developed oral and written communication and negotiation skills as well as demonstrated research and analytical skills.
We are always happy to discuss these opportunities at length, should this be something that will assist in your application. Please feel free to contact Owen Millar on 0414 706 *** or email ****@osbornerichardson.com.au.
