Eurobodalla Shire Council

Waste Management Officer

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This is a permanent full-time role working in the Waste Services team where you will support the Division Manager to ensure that Eurobodalla Shire Council is at the forefront of operating and delivering progressive and cost-effective waste management services. You will have oversight for a broad range of waste initiatives, contracts and capital works projects that contribute to improving waste operations and strategic planning for future waste management activities.

The main duties of the role are as follows: 

• Review, development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures in accordance with relevant regional, state and federal priorities to enhance waste management practice within the Eurobodalla.

• Record and report on data to demonstrate progress towards waste reduction and recycling targets, meet statutory reporting requirements, and contribute to Council’s Operational Plan and Delivery Plan, Community Strategic Plan, and quarterly and annual reviews.

• Prepare, administer and report on contracts relating to waste management, waste diversion and waste operations.

• Source and apply for external funding for waste projects.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Council’s waste Budget within the areas of assigned financial responsibility.

• Represent Council and establish working relationships with relevant regional and Government organisations to promote Council interests and corporate objectives.

About you

If you have an interest in resource recovery and recycling, waste minimisation and diversion, we would love to hear from you! You will be able to deliver strategic and major waste projects that align with Council’s planning and delivery objectives in Eurobodalla’s waste strategy. 

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

• Experience in contract management and delivery of strategic and major projects. 
• Ability to manage budgets and expenditure in line with Council’s waste budget and long-term financial plan. 
• Demonstrated experience in database management, data analysis, and reporting.
• Understanding of the waste services sector and regulatory environment. 
• High level experience in the delivery of waste management services in a local government context. 

Salary information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $114,239.92 to $126,260.70 gross per annum consisting of:

• $102,457.33 to $113,238.30 base salary
• $11,782.59 to $13,022.40 superannuation (at 11.5%)

A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is available with this position.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Nathan Ladmore on 0428 160 627.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 23 February 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.