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About You
Do you want to make a lasting impact on the future of the environment and the community you live in?
Do you want to develop skills within an expanding and specialised industry?
This is an exciting opportunity to build a career within a rapidly growing global industry, assisting Toowoomba Regional Council to tackle the increasing challenges facing the waste and resource recovery sector and directly impacting the local economy and community.
The Branch
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Waste Services Branch manages, operates, and controls the region’s Waste Management Facilities and recycling. The branch coordinates waste collection services while providing communication and education of waste services to the community.
The team is composed of indoor and outdoor staff that collaboratively offers a wealth of knowledge and experience in different aspects of waste management. Driven by the TRC Waste Management Strategy 2021, we believe that setting out the waste and resource recovery needs of the region is an essential service that plays a key role in minimising the environmental impact of waste while enhancing public health.
A positive outlook towards the execution of cutting-edge principles in waste diversion strategies will be a great addition to the team. Working with the team also provides the opportunity for enthusiastic candidates to make a difference and work towards “a Sustainable Tomorrow” for the Toowoomba Region.
About the position
We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Toowoomba Regional Council. We are looking for someone who is passionate about designing and Planning the waste and resource recovery solutions of tomorrow. Together, within a flexible and supportive work environment, we will solve the waste and resource recovery challenges of today.
This is a permanent full-time position based at the Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Centre.
The base salary for this position is $100,107.84 - $106,175.89 gross per year, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
Professional development and learning opportunities.
Salary sacrifice.
Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.
Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
How to be successful in this position
A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and
Your current Resume.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply.
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.
For further information
Please contact Natalie Plumbe on (07) 4688 6946 within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is 11.45pm Monday 4th March 2024.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
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.
