Resource Recovery - Campbelltown, Australia - Campbelltown City Council NSW

Campbelltown City Council NSW

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Campbelltown, Australia

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Resource Recovery & Waste Services Coordinator

Flexible work conditions
Ability to have a positive impact on our community

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined.

Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other.

Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let's get something started.

About the role:

The Resource Recovery & Waste Services team are responsible for educating the community in responsible resource recovery, managing the collection, processing and disposal of waste, commingled dry recyclables, garden organics and bulky waste from households across the Campbelltown LGA.

The team also administers contracts of local and regional benefit to the Campbelltown City community and coordinates the delivery of community education and awareness activities.

The position of Resource Recovery and Waste Services Coordinator is an integral part of Campbelltown City Council's waste management and education portfolio and will have a vital part in Project 24.

This role leads a growing team of passionate individuals who thrive on improving our services, educating the community and ensuring we are working towards a cleaner and better future.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

To monitor and review all relevant legislation, standards, codes of practise that relate to the activities of their section to ensure that Council processes and documents adhere to these requirements.
Administer domestic and nondomestic waste contracts to ensure service requirements are delivered to the highest standard.
Lead the business unit to deliver key objectives, including;
Development and implementation of waste management strategies, policies and business plans.
Delivery of effective community education in waste avoidance and increased resource recovery.
Provide expert advice on complex waste management issues to the broader business and work towards a positive solution
Liaise with key waste management staff in neighbouring LGAs to achieve regional collaboration on delivery of waste management services.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive job-related experience in waste management and leading a small to medium sized team.
Extensive knowledge of the waste management industry and government policy on waste and resource recovery.
Strong technical, operational and commercial knowledge and experience in the Resource Recovery and Waste sector.
Extensive knowledge of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, NSW Waste Minimisation and Management Act, and relevant parts of the Local Government Act.
Ability to problem solve and think strategically.
Be aware of the multifacetted environment of resource recovery and waste management in a growing local government area.
Hold a current Class C driver's licence.
Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you'll receive the following benefits:

Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week
Competitive salary + 10.5% superannuation + Award and superannuation increase from July 202
A fully maintained vehicle under Council's leaseback vehicle policy
Mobile phone
Flexible work conditions
Generous leave provisions
Generous professional development opportunities
Weekly pay
Staff car park

Key contact:
For further information on this position, please contact Liam Saville (Acting) Manager City Standards & Compliance on

Applications close:18 June 2023.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply._