Division Environment & Planning
Department Environment, Sustainability & Compliance
Team Waste Services
Employment Status Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
Salary Range Grade 22 $115,335.41– $130,143.06, per annum, (dependent upon experience) plus 11% Superannuation.
Council Overview
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
Strathfield Council has a fantastic opportunity for a Coordinator, Waste Services to join our Environment, Sustainability & Compliance Team on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Coordinator, Waste Services is responsible for coordinating the Waste Services teams & Street Sweeping Services teams to ensure the efficient and thorough collection of domestic waste, recycling, clean-ups, and street sweeping to safeguard the environmental health of the Strathfield Municipality.
The successful candidate will undertake the following responsibilities:
- Leading by example, motivating the team, providing operational support, maintaining industrial harmony, and building capability within a diverse workforce;
- Implementation of safe work practices including preparation and updating SWMS & SOPS;
- Managing rosters and daily work runs for the Waste Services team;
- Identification and implementation of process improvement opportunity;
- Identifying risks and opportunities for with respect to future waste services, planning and policy for Strathfield municipal council;
- Managing purchase orders & invoices in a timely manner;
- Monitoring contracts to identify key deadlines;
- Being a visible and influential source of expertise in waste management, motivating behaviour change, working with all levels of the team to deliver service excellence.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Qualifications in waste management and/or frontline management and/or experience in a related field;
- Working knowledge of the concepts of Work Health & Safety Act as it relates to the waste sector;
- Demonstrated experience in the effective implementation of policies and procedures;
- Demonstrated experience in building productive relationships with internal and external clients, to enhance team cohesiveness and partnerships with clients;
- Demonstrated experience in supervision and work scheduling including the preparation of rosters, task allocation to ensure work is equally distributed and performance issues addressed;
- Well-developed communication skills in providing written and verbal advice to Council and community, promoting awareness and in ensuring Council’s requirements and objectives are communicated accurately and effectively;
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation, mediation, and problem solving using independent judgement to successfully resolve customer and staff enquiries and meet organisational objectives;
- Financial management skills with demonstrated experience in preparing and managing budgets, procurement administration for the regulatory and compliance team;
- Current NSW Driver licence;
- Have experience in supervising waste operations and knowledge of Waste legislation;
- Knowledge of, and/or experience in local government.
Position Description
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Staff Benefits
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To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Your cover letter should address the selection criteria as found in the position description.
In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ian McCann via email ian.mccann@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close at 11.59pm, Wednesday 8 May 2024
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and other minority groups.