Advertised Positions

• Permanent Full-Time position
• Salary from $ 108,024.34 + Superannuation
• Notting Hill location, flexible working available 
• Applications close 9 February 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

About the Position

As the Senior Waste and Resource Recovery Officer, you will lead strategic projects and manage closed landfill sites to ensure compliance and environmental protection. You will also develop waste management guidelines, oversee contracts and finances, and provide exceptional customer service while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team. Additionally, you will drive sustainability initiatives, ensuring all projects align with Council’s sustainability goals and strategies.

Skills and Experience

Your responsibilities include:

• Ensure safe and compliant management of closed landfill sites.
• Lead and deliver strategic resource recovery and waste management projects.
• Develop and review waste management guidelines and plans for multi-unit and commercial developments.
• Oversee contract and financial management for resource recovery and waste management services.
• Provide high-quality project outcomes and maintain excellence in customer service.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address community concerns and ensure transparent communication.

About you

• Expertise in contract, project, and financial management, including budget management and reporting.
• Strong investigation, analytical, and reporting skills for service improvement and customer service performance.
• Proficiency in customer service, dispute resolution, negotiation, and conducting effective meetings.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff, fostering a positive work environment and professional growth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, acts, regulations, and local laws impacting the role.

Requirements

• Qualifications at a tertiary level, from a field where learnings are applicable to the position such as in business, engineering, environmental science, resource recovery, waste or a related discipline.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Working With Children Check

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close 9 February 2025 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Samantha BELL at sam.bell@monash.vic.gov.au  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.