About the role

The Resource Recovery Planning Team influences the avoidance, reuse, recycling, recovery, and disposal of materials generated from the IWC area. Resource Recovery Planning is responsible for developing and implementing the Inner West Zero Waste Strategy and moving materials previously treated as waste up the waste hierarchy to become valuable resources. The goal is to work towards zero waste and to embed circular economy principles. This team works closely with the Resource Recovery Services Team which delivers waste services and manages IWC waste operations.

The Coordinator Resource Recovery Policy, Procurement and Reporting and direct reports are responsible for the development of action plans, policy, development application waste referrals, financial modelling, fees, and charges, managing data, procurement of waste disposal and processing contracts, reporting for residential and commercial waste services provided by Council. They will work closely with the Manager Resource Recovery Planning, the Resource Recovery Services Team and Environment and Sustainability.

The Resource Recovery Officer – Apartments will;
1. Complete waste referrals for multi-unit development applications
2. Provide advice on policy development and amendments
3. Manage contacts and records for apartment buildings.
4. Inspect new developments
5. Plan and coordinate bin delivery for new developments
6. Build relationships with social housing providers, strata, caretakers, cleaners, and residents to facilitate best practice management of waste and maximize avoidance, reuse, and recycling.
7. Undertake any other tasks and resource recovery projects as directed by the Manager Resource Recovery Planning.

You will manage the work and activities of your position to consistently work to meet targets and commitments against your performance plans and Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans. You will collaborate and support on team objectives where needed and facilitate partnerships across Council and help solve problems and resolve issues and model achievement of goals and commitments.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$82,325.88 to $96,228.08 + 11.5% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. Degree qualifications in environmental science, or relevant field of study and/or experience.
2. Demonstrated capacity to manage multi-disciplinary projects, with a strong record in planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating projects.
3. Sound knowledge of current waste management legislation and regulations, challenges, and opportunities.
4. High standard of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including public presentation and meeting skills and the ability to prepare reports.

Enquiries

Helen Bradley, Resource Recover Planning Manager on 9335 2130

Closing Date

Sunday 28 July 2024, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.