Senior Environment, Waste & Resource Recovery Officer (10645)
Job No:
CHR613
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time until 19 July 2024
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Award: Stream A, Level 5-6: $88,202.60 - $99,472.76 per annum + superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a Senior Environment, Waste & Resource Recovery Officer to join the team at the Emerald Transfer station. In this role you will use your existing skills to deliver environmental, waste and resource recovery projects and education campaigns. Working closely with the Manager Resource Recovery & Environmental Health and the Supervisor Waste Facilities you will play a pivotal role in the compliance and contractual management and development of our resource and recovery services.
In this role, your daily activities will include:
- Preparing detailed and complex briefing notes, report writing and presentations as well as contract management.
- Developing and maintaining professional and productive relationships to facilitate the waste strategy outcomes of council.
- Supporting and delivering new and exciting waste management projects in the region.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Qualifications and/or relevant demonstrated experience in sustainability, environmental science, environmental management, project management, environmental education or a related field
- Highly developed written and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas and issues to a variety of audiences.
- Current Queensland C Class Drivers Licence
- General Construction Induction Card or ability to obtain one prior to commencement
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro rata)
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata)
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport eligibility
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Qualification checks
- Reference and licence checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 08 April 2024 at 0800.
Please note: Some applicants maybe contacted and progressed prior to closing date.