Address cs1684157 Manager Environment and Resource Recovery http://local.governmentcareer.com.au/jobs/367-gympie-regional-council/84157
Remuneration: This position will offer an attractive total remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate depending upon qualifications and experience. The position will be offered on a contract basis for a term of 5 years.
Closing Date: Sunday 31st March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST
No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role OverviewThis is a unique opportunity for the qualified and experienced senior leadership professional to bring their expertise to a role that will manage the functional areas of Environment, Biosecurity and Waste and Resource Recovery Services with a focus on continuous improvement that will enhance Council’s approach to environmental sustainability. We are seeking a dynamic and inclusive leadership style with a proven ability to lead a cross-functional team in innovative environmental projects, the development of key environmental policies and strategies that delivers improved environmental outcomes, as well as the delivery of council’s Resource Recovery services.
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of professional staff in the functional areas of Environment Services, Biosecurity and Waste and Resource Recovery to maintain and enhance the Gympie regions natural environment, and sustainability outcomes for the community.
Protect and enhance the wellbeing of the community through the provision of environmental management, bushfire mitigation programs, biosecurity programs, and waste management programs.
Provide high level technical advice on environmental and Resource Recovery policy, strategy and programs that provide sustainable outcomes and conservation of the natural environment across the Gympie region.
Meet the compliance objectives for Council in regard to waste facilities management and biosecurity functions for the Gympie Region.
Manage council’s programs and obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2014.
Manage a multi-functional budget with the ability to forecast to ensure the highest level of service provision to Council’s customers.
Provide high level advice and over oversight of Council’s procurement processes and contract management for the functional areas of the branch.
Develop and implement strategies and policies for Council’s environmental activities and commercial and domestic waste management responsibilities.
Provide accurate technical advice on the management of Council’s landfills, Resource Recovery and transfer stations.
Develop and implement waste education programs and projects which respond to key issues in Council’s Environmental Strategy and Waste Strategies.
Promote and foster a positive team approach to the delivery of timely and accurate assessments, advice and documentation.
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Director Community Sustainability, Alex Stengl on 07 5481 0404 or email alex.stengl@gympie.qld.gov.au
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au
GYMPIE QLD Gympie Regional Council attractive total remuneration package to be negotiated Other/General Jobs 06/03/2024 31/03/2024
