Are you an experienced environmental leader ready to drive change? Forbes Shire Council seeks a Manager of Waste and Natural Resources to lead our sustainability journey. This pivotal role manages essential operations and offers the chance to create meaningful change, introduce innovative strategies, and partner with government agencies and the community for lasting impact. It’s an opportunity to move beyond routine management and lead a greener, more resilient future.
As a visionary leader, you will:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement environmental strategies and embed sustainable practices across Council and community.
- Operational Management: Lead waste, recycling, pollution control, renewable energy, biosecurity, and compliance functions, ensuring legislative compliance.
- Asset Oversight: Manage Forbes Recycling and Waste Depot and rural landfill sites for smooth operations, licensing compliance, and contract performance.
- Partnership Building: Collaborate with regional councils and stakeholders on major sustainability programs, including the Waste Action Program and Weeds Action Plan.
- Investment & Reporting: Conduct audits, prepare environmental performance reports, and secure grants for waste and sustainability projects.
- Biosecurity & Compliance: Implement biosecurity measures, conduct weed inspections, and comply with the Biosecurity Act 2015.
- Community Programs: Develop animal control strategies and ensure compliance with companion animal and parking legislation.
- Climate Action: Drive energy efficiency, monitor emissions, and engage stakeholders to meet sustainability targets under the Energy Action Plan.
- Team Excellence: Prioritise workplace health and safety and foster a high-performing team through staff development and HR best practices.
To thrive, you’ll need a tertiary qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related field, plus five years’ experience in waste management or sustainability leadership. Strong leadership, conflict management skills, and the ability to interpret complex legislation are essential. Ready to lead our sustainable future?
Apply via the LGNSW Executive Vacancies portal where the Information Pack, Position Description, and Selection Criteria can be downloaded. Only applications addressing all criteria will be considered.
Learn more at Forbes Shire Council.
For a confidential discussion, contact Claudia Nossa Cortes, LGMS Senior Consultant on 0405 540 554.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 12 January 2026.
