AddressGenerous leave entitlements | An opportunity to make a difference in your local community | Ongoing personal & professional development opportunities
The role
An exciting opportunity to assist in the delivery of sustainable change and improvement for our community!
- Permanent, full-time
- 35-hour week
- Work in a dynamic and customer focused team
Reporting to the Coordinator Waste Collection and Processing, the Senior Waste Collection and Processing Officer is essential in delivering waste services and providing support to the community. The role ensures efficient and effective domestic and commercial waste services while maintaining high customer service standards.
Collaborating with the waste services team, the officer focuses on enhancing service quality, improving efficiencies, and promoting sustainability.
This role will see you supporting waste reduction initiatives, managing contractor plans, conducting field inspections, overseeing waste management contracts, and responding to community inquiries. You will engage with a diverse range of employees and contractors to provide quality customer service and seek out opportunities for improvement.
This position plays an integral role in contributing to the delivery of organisational outcomes and Council's progressive Waste Management Strategy.
What you'll bring
To be eligible for this position you will:
- hold a Certificate IV in Business or relevant experience;
- have experience in an administrative capacity;
- have strong written, oral, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; and
- be willing to undertake field inspections.
What we offer?
At MidCoast Council you will have access to:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- A modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology
- Generous leave entitlements (including Flex Leave)
- Flexible work options
- Ongoing personal and professional development programs
- Above Award Parental Leave Provisions
- Journey to work cover
Salary: $70,100 - $84,100 p.a. plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience). A vehicle arrangement will also be available for the successful candidate.
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
Closing date: Sunday, 9 June 2024 at 11.30 pm.
Want to know more?
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact David Rees, Waste Manager who is the hiring manager for this role. David can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or **********@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Aleesha Foley, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Aleesha can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at *************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
