Addressu&u Recruitment Partners are excited to partner with Container Exchange (COEX) to recruit this newly created position - Recycling Manager. Container Exchange is appointed by the Queensland government to manage and grow Queensland's container refund scheme - Containers for Change.
Since the launch of the scheme in November 2018, Container Exchange has overseen the creation of significant and meaningful change for the people of Queensland. Container Exchange is proud to be tasked with delivering a state-based scheme that continues to deliver positive social, environmental and economic impacts across the state. Their not-for-profit status drives investment where it matters to ensure all Queenslanders can access the benefits Containers for Change brings to individuals, charities, community groups and social enterprises across the state.
Embodying values of Be Proactive, Value Others, Work Together, Contribute Positively and Be Transparent, now is an exciting time to join COEX as they strive to achieve their vision of influencing and enabling all people to participate in a circular economy.
About the Recycling Manager role:
Reporting directly to the MRF & Compliance Manager, this role will be critical in collaborating across the organisation to integrate recycling and waste reduction into broader sustainability initiatives and exploring ways to reduce waste generation and promote circular economy principles.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the effective processing of materials recovered by being the first point of contact for operational queries;
- Evaluating recovery amount claims and audits in line with requirements;
- Managing new and ongoing relationships with key recycling stakeholders to influence environmentally focussed outcomes;
- Working as part of the function to utilise data and analysis to inform reporting and future decisions on recycling;
- Implementing a continuous improvement approach to process and cost reduction; and
- Engaging with external stakeholders on areas of waste, processing, quality and commercials.
Who are we looking for?
You will live and breathe the COEX values and be passionate about operating in a collaborative environment where you really can make a difference to the broader community.
You will be a values driven and respectful team player with excellent communication skills and the ability the excel in a cooperative and collaborative team environment. You will possess:
- Experience operating in a Recycling, Waste, Industrial Manufacturing or an Engineering business with a focus on environmentally sustainable outcomes and the circular economy;
- An Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Business or similar degree with a passion for practices that reduce the environmental footprint;
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders;
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to problem solve, conduct reporting and undertake audits; and
- Understanding or experience conducting waste characterisation audits will be favourable.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Megan Jones at u&u on 07 3232 9*** or email ***********@uandu.com quoting reference number 36606.
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