This role ensures the City's success by overseeing waste services operations, managing internal and external reporting, and addressing strategic and legislative requirements. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and delivering outcomes for the City's Waste Management Strategy, City Resilience Unit Plan, and Capital City Strategic Plan.
Role accountabilities include:
- Manage the City’s participation in a range of waste management initiatives/programs and long-term strategic planning.
- Manage the Capital Works and operational budgets for the Waste and Circular Economy Program.
- Review and submit admissions on strategic Waste and resource recovery policy and programs on behalf of the City.
- Prepare high level detailed and specialised technical information and advice.
- Prepare and manage contract specifications and tender processes.
- Research, investigate, and implement policies and programs to reduce waste to landfill and increase resource recovery and drive Circular Economy.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Project Manager Waste & Circular Economy Position Description
About youYou will have completed a tertiary degree qualification in a relevant field, and a high level of relevant experience as well as extensive knowledge of the Waste and Circular Economy field. In addition, you will have significant contract management, budgeting, and business management skills, with a strong understanding of regional and state activities and policy frameworks as they relate to Waste and Circular Economy.
About usThe City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 12.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
- Low Interest Personal Loans (LGAT).
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Chris Kuchinke, Manager City Resilience on 0474 818 *** or email ***************@hobartcity.com.au.
Before you begin
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au.
Applications close 11:59 pm Monday 8 April 2024.