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Waste Project Officer

Wollondilly Shire Council
New South Wales
Full time
3 days ago
Reference Number: S100-25-837
Closing Date: 11/08/2025
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Waste Projects Officer


  • Picton location
  • Permanent Full-Time position
  • Salary commencing from $95,603 + 12% Superannuation
  • 35-hour week with Flex-Time system
  • Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity:

Join a forward-thinking team making a real impact in waste management!

We’re seeking an experienced Waste Professional to join our Waste team to deliver some pivotal projects that will help shape the future of waste management for our residents. Within this position, you’ll ensure the delivery of key waste projects and initiative over the next few years related to the implementation of Food Organics and Garden Organics services, remediation of our landfill sites and the commencement of our next waste collection contract. You’ll need to build relationships with key stakeholders, scope and manage various projects and manage positive working relationships to ensure deliverables are achieved.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field with demonstrated significant experience in waste management and resource recovery or extensive relevant experience in a relevant field.
  • Sound knowledge of waste management issues including compliance of licenced facilities
  • An ability to solve complex problems and apply critical thinking.
  • Experience working in and contributing to a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
  • An ability to prepare written advice and reports.
  • Class C Driver's Licence.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental in what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

  • Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
  • Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
  • Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
  • Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Mandy Marino, Waste Team Leader, 4677 1100

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday, 11 August 2025

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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