Executive Manager Commercial

• Pioneer the commercialization of the Waste Services business unit
• Lead the team to promote safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery
• Full Time Permanent position

The City of Newcastle (CN) is currently seeking an Executive Manager Commercial to join the Waste Services Business Unit at Summerhill Waste Management Centre. As a part of the Waste Leadership Team, you will report to the Managing Director of Waste Services.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can drive a commercial and customer-focused service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in waste management and resource recovery operations and possess innovative and strategic leadership skills. You will be responsible for leading operational and service delivery improvement processes and driving change effectively within a multi-disciplinary team with internal and external stakeholders.

As the Executive Manager of Commercial, you will provide clear, sound, and pragmatic expert advice to support decision-making and proactively manage environmental, commercial, and workplace safety risks in the workplace. The selected candidate will be committed to safety and well-being, compliance, diversity, and inclusion. You will understand the need to drive a safety culture and comply with the requirements of the EPA license, the Work Health and Safety Act, the Local Government Act, and any other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and governance controls that are in place to protect the business.

What’s it like working at the City of Newcastle?

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community. People come first at the City of Newcastle, which means providing employees with meaningful work and capacity for work life balance. As a large local organisation, CN offers opportunity to develop in your current role, grow into future opportunities and reach your full potential.  

Our organisation’s values are Cooperation, Respect, Excellence and Wellbeing which are underpinned by our behaviours of courage, trust, and pride. Together, our values and behaviours support our decision making, our day-to-day interactions and everything we do. 

We value diversity of thought, and we focus on equity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued so they can be themselves and fully contribute their opinions and perspectives to the success of the organisation.

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Our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion to represent the community of our Local Government Area. All candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 5 May 2024.

Remuneration:  $201,000- $220,000 per annum

Contact: Michael Allaway - Managing Director Waste Services - 02 4974 1426

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