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SalaryThe City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.
Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?
When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!
About your new team
We are committed to recycling and transforming waste management within the City. The Waste Business is undergoing significant change in order to achieve Solid Waste Strategy targets.
About your new role
Provide a high level of technical support for operational projects to the Waste and Resources Recovery Branch to ensure the effective operation of the City's Waste and Recycling Centres, Landfills and Weighbridge functions in accordance with relevant legislation, local laws and Council's policies and strategic objectives.
For more information about the role and responsibilities, please view the position brief in the vacancy on our job board. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of the vacancy screen.
What you bring to your new role
You should have waste industry experience, an interest and qualifications and/or 5 years experience in a engineering discipline and project management skills are desirable. You will also be experienced in using MS Project software or similar tools.
An Engineering Degree or equivalent and 5 years experience in a similar industry
You will liaise and work with operational teams, consultants and service delivery partners/providers who will be developing and delivering infrastructure works.
You should have high level report writing and investigating skills to create and develop solutions based plans to upgrade existing and new waste facilities.
Projects include eg infrastructure upgrades on WRCs, major and minor, landfill works, assisting with filling plans on landfills, implementing new weighbridge software for commercial and domestic purposes.
How to apply for this role
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format.
As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
