AddressTRANSFORM WASTE INTO OPPORTUNITY - CHAMPION INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY AT TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL
About You
As the Principal Waste Facilities, you will drive the management and operation of Toowoomba Regional Council's Waste Facilities. Your role will be pivotal in overseeing extensive projects and programs, particularly focusing on transitioning waste operations from a small landfill approach to an integrated logistics network. This involves optimizing material movement, maximizing resources, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, enhancing customer service, promoting resource recovery, and maintaining operational efficiency.
The Waste Services Branch
Toowoomba Regional Council's Waste Services Branch is committed to leading the region in sustainable waste management and resource recovery initiatives. We champion environmental stewardship while supporting community engagement and economic growth.
About the Position
This is a permanent full-time role based at the renowned Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility, offering:
- Salary Range: $109,817.33 - $123,936.67 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Benefits: Restricted private use vechicle, flexible work hours promoting work/life balance, professional development opportunities, salary sacrifice options, and comprehensive employee benefits including access to a social club, the Fitness Passport Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Safety Focus: Work in a safety-conscious environment ensuring every team member returns home safely every day.
How to Be Successful in This Position
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental), Environmental Health, Logistics, or a related field from a recognized university. Alternatively, extensive relevant experience and expertise in waste management operations.
- Desirable Qualifications: Post Graduate qualifications in management, project management, finance, or related fields.
- Licenses and Certifications: Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence and WH&S Competency Card for CPCCWHS1001.
- Experience: Extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and integrated facility networks, including civil, transport, and customer service operations.
- Skills: Strong procurement, project management, and contract management skills with a proven ability to comply with legislative requirements and manage financial systems relevant to facility operations.
How to Apply
For a detailed description of the position and its requirements, please download the .
To apply, submit your current resume along with a 2-page document addressing each of the success criteria outlined in the Position Description. This document should highlight your relevant experience, skills, and personal qualities that make you suitable for this role.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.
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For further information
Please contact Natalie Plumbe on (07) 4688 6*** within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is Monday, 15 July 2024 at 11.45pm.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Principal Waste Facilities (1178).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf
