Northern Beaches Council

Waste Planning and Compliance Officer

Division: Environment & Open Space

Business Unit: Waste Management & Cleansing

Title: Waste Planning and Compliance Officer, Temporary - Full-time Role, to end December 2026. (35 hours per week). 

Salary Range: $77698.62 to $90297.59 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.

Northern Beaches Council is currently implementing its new Waste and Circular Economy Strategy which includes a broad spectrum of waste management services and projects including domestic waste collection, community facilities development, events, education and workshops. Waste Services is also actively involved in the review of development applications to ensure we are building new residential developments for future sustainability. 

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 -

• Working with a future focused organisation in a challenging and dynamic industry 
• A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include: 

1. Review, advise and represent Council in relation to waste management aspects of development application pre-lodgements, development referrals and court appearance to improve design of buildings and households to facilitate effective waste management.
2. Providing support to Field Compliance Supervisor and Manager Domestic Waste in compliance duties, including to ensure resident compliance with waste presentation requirements and waste contractor performance of domestic/council waste service.
3. Advising on issues to improve access to properties, including access rights through private property, and for assisted waste collection services

About you:
We’re looking for an organised and proactive team player to join our Waste Services Team. You’ll bring strong communications skills to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 19 January 2025
• Expected Interview Date: Week following 19 January 2025
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Michael McGee on (02) 8495 5709

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.