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Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.3 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Kempsey Shire, KSC works closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Your New Role:
KSC is seeking a dedicated Waste Manager to join our Utilities team and lead the development and implementation of sustainable waste management strategies for our Shire. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the Shire’s daily waste operations and to be involved in waste projects, including the expansion of Council’s waste facilities. The Waste Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing waste collection, recycling programs, landfill operations, and community education initiatives – and presents a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability and community wellbeing.
Reporting to the Director Utilities, the Waste Manager is responsible for EPA compliance and reporting, ensuring all waste facilities are operating in an efficient, safe and compliant manner, as well as meeting the strategic waste objectives of Council.
As a leader, the Waste Manager is responsible for continuing to foster our positive team culture by building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders and supporting the team to deliver high quality services and outputs.
Key Accountabilities Include:
- Coordinate waste, recycling, landfill and service operations and associated waste capital works projects including the planning and delivery of expansion and/or new service provisions.
- Develop and implement future programs in waste, recycling and resource recovery operations.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of Council’s landfills.
- Monitor the progress of landfill cell development and strategic planning actions.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in engineering, environmental management (or a related discipline) and/or extensive work experience relevant to the role. Significant recent experience within the waste management industry with demonstrated experience in waste management systems, project management and team management will be highly regarded.
Previous experience in landfill cell design and construction, developing and implementing new waste management systems and overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of multiple waste facilities in accordance with NSW EPA requirements is a must for this role.
At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who will put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. Importantly, you will share our values of:
- Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive.
- Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff.
- Innovation: We challenge the status quo and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions.
- Communication: We ensure open communication for all.
- Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared vision.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:
As the successful candidate, you will enjoy:
- A 35-hour work week with a 19 day month and rostered days off!
- Competitive annual remuneration package.
- A vehicle arrangement may be made with the successful candidate for this role.
- A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club and health and wellbeing programs.
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
- Your current resume.
Applications Close: Sunday 24 March 2024 at 4:00pm.
Have questions? Please contact Wesley Trotter – Director Utilities, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3***.
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3*** or email ****@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
