Coordinator Waste Management

Description:

Coordinator Waste Management
About the Business
South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.
Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.
Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
About the Region
The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role
Based in Kingaroy
Permanent Full Time
$99K - $123K per annum + Allowances + Super
Council is seeking a Coordinator to integrate Council’s Waste Management Program and Operations in accordance with legislative requirements, Council policies and in line with Council’s strategic corporate goals and other corporate initiatives. The role will coordinate the waste and recycling collection services, waste disposal and transfer facilities and ensure facilities and services comply with legislative requirements. Supervising, monitoring and review of Council’s waste management contracts, service agreements and Environmental Authority conditions, and draft Waste Reports to Council on a range of waste related subjects. The successful applicant will have demonstrated significant experience in waste management supervision and coordination, including waste collection and disposal with comprehensive knowledge of legislation and service standard requirements in the field of waste management.
Mandatory Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Health, Sustainability or Waste Management or comparable extensive experience.
Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence.
Benefits and perks
Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
Skills and experience
**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**
Demonstrated significant experience in waste management supervision and coordination, including waste collection and disposal.
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of legislation and service standard requirements in the field of waste management.
Demonstrated supervisory and coordination skills, including the ability to foster teamwork, deliver projects, and prepare, implement, and monitor financial budgets.
Well-developed oral and written communication and negotiation skills as well as demonstrated research and analytical skills.
High level of keyboard and computer skills, including sound working knowledge of the MS Office Suite with the ability to become proficient in corporate software programs.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Health and Safety principles and practices.
Lodging your application
Please make sure your application includes:
A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.
Current resume.
Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.
For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers
Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 23 May 2025
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.
For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9100.