Waste and Cleaning Manager

PERSOLKELLY is working with a local government client who are seeking a Waste and Cleaning Managerto join their team on a Full-time 5 year maximum term contract.

This key leadership role will see you leading the Waste and Cleaning team whilst being supported by an experienced operations team. Provide guidance on statutory requirements, and operational excellenence.

Duties:

• Lead, foster, and facilitate operational innovation, change, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan and the Service Units Business Plan.
• Undertake feasibility, planning and budget preparation of the Waste and Cleaning operations and support function improvement projects.
• Exercise control for the planning, direction, coordination and evaluation of Waste and Cleaning business objectives which includes, liaising with the Waste Transformation Specialist as needed to optimise outcomes.
• Track, monitor and report on budgets and supervise expenditure on implemented Waste and Cleaning projects and programs.
• Undertake financial investigations and audits as required.
• Identify and manage risks in the Waste and Cleaning service.
• Undertake research, liaise with the Waste Transformation Specialist and make recommendations on service development, service enhancement, quality and growth opportunities.
• Attendance at evening meetings required from time to time.

Key experience:

• Tertiary qualification in sustainable waste management, environmental science or relevant discipline, or minimum 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated extensive and diverse leadership and people management experience, with an ability to create, develop and energise teams and foster a high performing workforce.
• Demonstrated experience in optimising operations and financial management.
• Thorough knowledge of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 (WARR) as well as relevant State and Local Government legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills and judgment, including an ability to work on multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines despite competing priorities.
• Strong community-based communication and presentation skills, with an ability to take a broad perspective on matters as well as persuade and explain technical subjects to a range of audiences.
• 'C' class drivers licence.
• Ability to obtain a clear National Police Clearance

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! For more information or a confidential discussion, please email Mark Phelan via ***********@persolkelly.com.au

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