The Hills Shire Council

Senior Resource Recovery Operations Officer

Join our team as Senior Resource Recovery Operations Officer and become a pivotal force in waste planning in new developments and working with the Resource Recovery Team towards the introduction of FOGO! You’ll be the key representative for waste planning and development matters, lead the assessment of waste management plans, provide expert advice to resolve technical service enquiries with the domestic waste service, and drive waste planning and contamination management quality improvement initiatives to enhance our domestic waste service performance. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love working with a dynamic team, this exciting role is perfect for you!

Working with us: 
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like: 

•    Assess waste part files for new development proposals and undertake building compliance inspections.
•    Ensure waste sections in local planning instruments such as DCPs remain current and valid.
•    Investigate and resolve technical enquiries relating to Council’s domestic waste service.
•    Assist to address contamination management with a particular focus on MUDs.
•    Undertake projects identified in adopted plans such as The Hills Shire Plan.
•    Provide specialist technical advice to internal and external customers.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

•    Positive and engaged team member.
•    Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environment or similar field.
•    Demonstrated conflict resolution and customer service skills.

Benefits of working with us: 
Competitive rates of pay upto 122K per annum (including car allowance, excluding superannuation), paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.

Next steps: 
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page Careers | The Hills Shire Council by 5pm on 2 December 2024. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.