Northern Beaches Council

Business Support Officer

Division: Environment & Open Space

Business Unit: Waste Management & Cleansing

Title: Business Support Officer, Permanent - Part-time Role, 21 hours per week
Salary Range: $89907.72 to $104487.69 (on a pro-rata basis) per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

The Waste Management & Cleansing Business Unit provides a range of services relating to domestic waste, public litter bins and cleansing public places, as well as managing waste and cleansing services provided by Kimbriki Environmental Enterprises and other contractors to Council. It provides accurate and timely advice and uses best practice methods and procedures while developing new and innovative solutions. The Waste Management and Cleansing Business Unit will deliver the following services:

• Cleansing Services
• Domestic Waste Management and Recycling
• Public litterbin collection and recycling
• Education on waste services and waste avoidance

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment 
• High level of technological innovation and systems 

Our opportunity:

The Business Support Officer leads, facilitates, and monitors improvements in the Unit’s systems, functions, procedures, and operational standards, aiming to improve the service’s efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
The key focus areas of this role include: 
1)    Managing complex and potentially high-profile projects for or on behalf of the unit including scoping and proposing projects, reviewing feasibilities and co-ordinating stakeholders, managers, and staff.
2)    Initiate, develop, review, improve and implement processes, systems, policies and procedures and operational standards to facilitate the effective and efficient operations of the unit. 
3)    Coordinate, support, research and provide advice on Waste Management and Cleansing operations and projects, including developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.    

About you:
We’re looking for a person to drive improvement and support key projects to join our Waste Management and Cleansing team.  You’ll bring a collaborative and adaptable approach to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on 16 March 2025
• Expected Interview Date: Week starting 24 March 2025
• Questions? Please call Clare Meikle on 02 8495 6143

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.