Senior Coordinator Waste Services

Fixed Term (Up to 5 Years)

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is energetic, passionate and not afraid to make this role their own by putting in place the processes necessary to promote future growth of the business. The position will require a highly organised, highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced environment and is empowered to make changes.

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Based in Baldivis, the Millar Road Landfill and Recycling Facility is a Class III landfill that offers the general public and commercial customers the opportunity to responsibly dispose and recycle their waste.

You will be providing exceptional operational leadership, direction, development, mentoring and support for the Waste Collection Services and Landfill Services Teams.

Focussed on managing the delivery of high quality and cost effective waste management services including the management of the City’s FOGO, recycling, green waste and bulk verge waste collection contracts to ensure compliance with all statutory and environmental regulations and Licence requirements.

You will manage landfill operational contracts including landfill gas, recycling and green waste processing.

In conjunction with the Manager Waste Services you will prepare business plans, team plans, budget reviews, financial reporting relating to the Millar Road Landfill facility, and also maintain plans for future development of the facility.  You will manage projects including obtaining works approvals when required, drafting of tender specifications and contract management to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

In this role you will apply your extensive experience in managing a waste facility at a senior level, and proven experience in landfill compliance and regulations.  You possess formal qualifications in civil engineering and/or waste management or other relevant subject, and have a proven track record of successfully applying your extensive management, communication, interpersonal, report writing and contract management skills in your day-to-day roles.  Able to manage multiple tasks and functions simultaneously by applying your well-developed time management skills, you also have a sound knowledge of sanitary landfill operations methodology and operations.  A current and valid ‘C’ Class driver’s licence is essential for this role.

The remuneration package for this role is $150,000 per annum (incl. Super) depending on skills and experience, and:

• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Wednesday 8 May 2024.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.