Non-Executive Director

Southern Waste Solutions (SWS) is the business and trading arm of the Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority (the Authority). It aims to provide best-practice, environmentally-sound waste management and disposal services to meet increasing community standards and expectations.

SWS is focussed on growth and has an ambitious long-term strategy to optimise its key strengths for the benefit of the broader Tasmanian community through its Local Government owners. It has evolved from a landfill operator to a mature business with a solid foundation from which to invest in emerging opportunities in the waste sector, particularly guided by the Tasmanian Government’s Waste Strategy and Action Plan.

SWS operates the Lutana Waste Transfer Station and the Copping Refuse Disposal Site in southern Tasmania. Major infrastructure projects are planned for both facilities. The Copping facility includes Tasmania’s only C cell disposal site, alongside its B cell facilities. SWS also supports other waste transfer stations in Tasmania on behalf of other Councils and the transport of waste from several locations to the Copping facility.

Reporting to the Authority, the Board of SWS is skills-based and currently comprises the Chair and three other directors. The Authority now seeks a fifth director to expand the Board’s range of skills and expertise.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated leadership capability at either Board or senior executive level in contemporary waste management and related technologies, together with expertise in commercialising opportunities and change management.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a passion for the waste management sector to assist with strategically positioning SWS to take full advantage of the exciting opportunities ahead in this rapidly evolving sector.

Women and candidates from diverse backgrounds who meet the required criteria are encouraged to apply.