Waste Projects 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 position is a permanent, full-time role in the Waste Services team, based at the Moruya Administration Office. Your main duties will include:

• Supporting and implementing an efficient and effective delivery of waste projects and initiatives.
• Building relationships with relevant stakeholders and the community.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of Council’s resource recovery services.
• Undertaking waste monitoring, auditing and reporting programs and relevant records maintenance.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $84,739.82 to $92,498.65 gross per annum comprising:

• $75,999.84 to $82,958.43 base salary
• $8,739.98 to $9,540.22 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Appointment to this position is subject to a verified clearance as a result of a Working with Children Check as well as a National Criminal History 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.

About you

You will be an experienced administrator or project officer with great organisational skills to ensure the effective operation and delivery of Waste Projects. You will be highly personable and computer literate, with a passion for resource recovery and general waste services. Your application should further demonstrate the following:

• Applicable industry qualifications and/or experience.
• Capable of maintaining internal databases and preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as be a team player.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Mel Norman on 0404 744 623.

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: Monday 28 October 2024 at 11:00pm.

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.