Group Coordinator Waste Operations

Permanent, full-time  

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB  

The Group Coordinator Waste Operations is a member of the Waste Services team and reports directly to the Manager Waste Services. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating Council’s domestic waste collection, park and commercial garbage collection, bulk waste collection operations, and the Awaba Waste Management Facility.

The position has a key role in developing and implementing strategies for the long-term sustainable management of waste collection and disposal, and meeting Council’s statutory environmental obligations.

The position provides high level support directly to the Waste Services Manager in meeting departmental and corporate objectives and is required to relieve in the position of Manager as required.

This exciting role will: 

• Coordinate the delivery of waste management services to the community in an efficient and cost-effective manner 
• Develop and implement strategies that provide continuous improvement in processes and services. 
• Investigate and project manages the introduction of new technologies and process improvements associated with the delivery of waste services and waste stream management practices. 
• Provide leadership, guidance, direction and motivation to staff. 
• Manage the performance of staff and ensure compliance with relevant policies, standards and legislation associated with the operations of the department. 
• Develop and proactively manage and monitor operational budget relating to the section’s activities 
• Liaise and foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Prepare reports, submissions and represent Council at meetings, media interviews and conferences as required.

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU 

• You have Degree qualifications in a relevant field e.g. Environmental Engineering Degree or Diploma, Environmental Science Degree or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Previous experience within a similar position in waste management related to Local Government is preferred though not essential.
• You will have experience in contract administration, financial management along with advanced analytical and process management skills. 
• Having excellent communication and interpersonal skills your conflict resolution skills and ability to display a high level of resilience will be evident. 
• Your excellent customer service skills to identify customer’s needs is of a high standing.
• You will have a passion for developing and maintaining trusting and cooperative relationships with high key stakeholders, employees and customers.
• As a leader your forward-thinking, open-minded approach will ensure you can work within established procedures, while challenging the “norms”, and be productive and efficient in your decisions
• Most of all you are team player with a positive work ethic and a 'can-do' attitude!
• You hold a current Class C drivers licence. 

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides: 

• Competitive salary from $119,727 to $139,143 per year 
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply 
• Full private use lease back vehicle 
• 35-hour working week with nine-day fortnight 
• long service leave after 5 years
• education assistance
• training and development opportunities
• corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
• Click here to view more perks!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY 

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 28th January 2024
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role or if you need assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0*** or via email ********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
• We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant 
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.