Waste Officer - Sustainability

Position: Waste Officer – Sustainability
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12-month contract
Salary: $362.50 per day plus Super
Location: Sydney, CBD
  
Primary Purpose of the Position

To drive operational efficiency in waste services at City buildings by identifying improvement opportunities and effectively engaging stakeholders involved. Implementation of recycling initiatives that will contribute towards achieving operational waste goals and improve overall sustainability outcomes. Working with project teams, supporting with reporting on waste performance and tracking against targets.
  
Key accountabilities

Waste contract management - Manage day to day waste operation activities and requests, contract management, waste audits and SLM tracking. Respond to requests through effective stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

• Reporting – Assist in accurate and timely reporting on City’s waste operation targets by working with stakeholders within and across divisions.
• Process improvement – Identify process improvement opportunities and work with stakeholders to increase efficiency in processes.
• Recycling initiatives – Identify and implement recycling initiatives that will assist in meeting operational targets and improve overall sustainability outcomes.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, environmental management, or related field and extensive demonstrated relevant knowledge and experience.
• Highly developed contract management skills and demonstrated experience in delivering sustainability projects
• Highly developed oral and written communication and ability to liaise, negotiate and effectively resolve conflicts and reconcile competing interests.
• Strong data skills, with a high attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and strength of character to deal effectively with difficult stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in working with sustainability platforms will be well received.

  
Appointments are subject to the following checks/ clearances:

• Professional Reference checks x 2
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

When applying for this role, please include a Word version of your resume (not PDF).

By applying for this position, you give MBC Recruitment the Right to Represent you for the position of Job Ref: 5227252 – Waste Officer – Infrastructure Sustainability.  Your details may be provided to the Client to progress your application.
  
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Job Code: 5227252
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