About the opportunity
Join the team at Cessnock Waste Management Centre and be a part of a growing site where your environmental or operational expertise will directly shape critical environmental outcomes.
We have a rewarding temporary opportunity for a site based, 12 month contract as Landfill Environmental Officer, where you will oversee compliance with the Environmental Protection Licence and drive improvements in the landfill’s environmental performance.
With a new landfill cell soon to open and increased focus on environmentally protective waste operations, this role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to the way the site operates, through a mix of routine monitoring, reporting, and hands-on project work that delivers real outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and submit environmental data and reports to meet regulatory compliance obligations, including groundwater, landfill gas, and leachate monitoring.
- Support the delivery of environmental projects, such as investigating and trialling new leachate treatment methods or refining site operation procedures.
- Engage contractors and service providers where required, ensuring critical work is completed safely, on time, and with financial responsibility.
- Participate in site inspections and internal audits, supporting follow-up actions and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to toolbox talks and staff communications by sharing environmental updates, operational changes, and improvement opportunities.
- Maintain and periodically review key documentation including the Landfill Environmental Management Plan (LEMP), PIRMP, and site procedures.
Council supports learning and professional development through access to targeted training, certifications (such as drone operation, environmental monitoring, or WHS), attendance at industry forums, and opportunities to collaborate on innovative waste projects.
Please note this position is advertised as Landfill Operations (Environment) Officer; however, the position title is 'Landfill Environment Officer' as reflected in the position description.
To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description
Remuneration
$87,711 - $100,867 per annum plus superannuation
The Benefits
- Temporary Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
- 12% superannuation
- Lease back vehicle - Full private use available
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
- Free flu vaccination program
- Free parking on-site
- Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!
About you
To thrive in this role, you will hold a degree in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, waste management, or a related field and experience in managing licensed landfill facilities is essential.
What's next?
We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume and cover letter.
Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.
Pre-Employment Screening
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: Thursday 31 July at 11.30pm
Who to Contact: Tim Bezzina, Waste Services and Resource Recovery Coordinator, on (02) 4993 4369
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.
