Waste Planning & Compliance Coordinator

• Monthly ADO, Tools of Trade vehicle and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Opportunities for professional development including study assistance.
• From $97,524.29 per annum + super.

We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
The Opportunity
Join an award winning, motivated Sustainability and Waste Minimisation unit delivering innovative waste and recycling services and contributing to the achievement of circular economy outcomes in our region.
The Waste Planning and Compliance Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the reform of waste and recycling services in response to Victorian Government's Recycling Victoria Policy and the achievement of Council's strategic direction. You'll take on:

• Leading continuous improvement in waste and recycling services by identifying opportunities to reduce contamination, increase recycling and reuse, diverting waste from landfill and enabling circular economy outcomes.
• Assisting in the forward planning of landfill cell construction, rehabilitation projects and the establishment of new recycling and organics processing infrastructure.
• Leading and supporting a small team responsible for waste education programs and compliance activities.
• Budgets and expenditure, identifying opportunities for cost savings through innovation.

This is a permanent full-time role based from Lakes Entrance.
Things You're Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria):

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive relevant workplace experience.
• Ability to investigate, prepare strategies, policies and reports (using evidence-based decision making) on waste management and resource recovery and make recommendations to management and Council.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and organisations.
• Ability to confidently liaise internally to build relationships, achieve cooperation, work inclusively, gain and share knowledge and experience and discuss and resolve issues.
• Experience in compliance and/or reporting in line with legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team and contractors to achieve high performance outcomes.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, pre-employment medical check and psychometric testing. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Things We're Proud Of:

• Tools of Trade use vehicle provided.
• Monthly ADO schedule.
• Flexibility to work from home.
• Opportunities for professional development including study assistance.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club.
• Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.

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Date published:
19-Dec-2023
Closing date:
14-Jan-2024