Waste Technical Officer

Waste Technical Officer
Position No. 997
Temporary Full-Time (Initial 6-month contract, with possibility to go permanent)
Band 6 $87,590 - $95,340 yearly plus 11% statutory superannuation
We are looking for a Waste Technical Officer to join the Natural Environment and Parks business unit in a temporary full-time capacity.
The right candidate will provide technical expertise, contractual and administrative knowledge in waste and resource recovery services including kerbside collection, recycling, transfer station/landfill operations and community education.
What your day will look like:

• Preparation of reports to EPA, Sustainability Victoria and other State agencies and Council as required to meet the waste services statutory and legislative responsibilities.
• Assist in the administrative duties, operations, contract management of waste services and management of landfills under the direction from the Coordinator Waste & Sustainability.
• Conduct contract meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate initiative in the provision of services by keeping up to date with emerging waste management trends and technology.
• Provide responses to customer enquires related to waste service delivery where appropriate.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven substantial experience in the field relating to waste, environment, risk, compliance, or regulation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing deadlines and priorities to achieve set objectives and goals.
• Experience in providing high level administrative and technical support.
• High level understanding of statutory regulatory requirements, particularly OH&S, environment, and waste management legislation as they relate to sustainability, waste, and resource recovery.

Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland.” As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.
We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.
Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic , a canoe down the or a bush walk through the , there’s plenty to keep you busy in Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in , you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try!
Visit to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in this advert and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Sunday 4 February 2024.
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