AddressThe Resource Recovery Unit is responsible for the management of waste and resource recovery services. This includes the management of waste collection and disposal, which is made up of collection services involving recycling, waste, organics and bulky goods, the provision of community waste education, the provision and management of waste disposal and resource recovery services, and the planning, design and delivery of waste infrastructure under the Waste Master plan.
About the role:
- assist in managing the operational interface of Council's resource recovery operations ensuring legislative compliance, best practice management and operational environmental performance.
- assist to develop, implement, and monitor systems to improve resource recovery operational efficiency at the Scotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre.
- assist in the implementation and promotion of waste disposal, recycling and waste minimisation initiatives to achieve Council's objectives.
- utilise project and contract management skills and experience for the delivery of projects for waste and recycling services and infrastructure delivery projects.
- oversee and manage the provision of waste collection and processing contracts .
- provide technical advice to the Unit Coordinator Resource Recovery on alternate waste treatment technology, resource recovery, landfill, transfer station design and operations, and waste collection services.
- develop, manage and deliver projects in the Waste Master plan.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $115,562 per annum with competency-based increments up to $128,493 per annum, plus 11.5% super.
- 3-year maximum-term contract .
- 70-hour, 9-day fortnight.
- vehicle (full-lease back option available).
- training and development opportunities.
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- project management experience and skills.
- strong communication skills.
- understanding of waste facility operations and contract management skills.
- well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm. .
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based at the Resource Recovery Centre Administration Centre - Stott's Creek and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
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