FOGO Program Manager

MidCoast Council is seeking an experienced and motivated project leader to manage the end‑to‑end delivery of our Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) Program, one of the most significant environmental and operational transformations underway in our community.

The role

Reporting to the Waste Manager (Project Sponsor), the FOGO Program Manager will lead the governance, planning, risk management and contractor interface activities required to deliver a compliant, financially sustainable and operationally integrated FOGO system. 

This major transformation includes the delivery of a new FOGO Processing Facility under a Design‑Build‑Operate‑Transfer model, significant changes to kerbside collection services and the coordination of complex regulatory, contractual and operational requirements. As a high‑risk, high‑impact program, it demands strong project discipline, strategic oversight and confident stakeholder leadership.

The role oversees end‑to‑end program planning, scheduling, budgeting and reporting, while managing construction‑phase risks and working closely with the Construction Quality Assurance Engineer. It maintains strong cost control, supports financial modelling and delivers clear, executive‑level reporting to the Executive Team and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.

It also leads service transition planning to align facility commissioning with kerbside rollout and organisational readiness. Success relies on building effective relationships with regulators, contractors, internal teams and community stakeholders, while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, Infrastructure Delivery or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructure or environmental projects.
• Proven ability to manage multi stream projects involving contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Strong governance, risk and financial management capability.
• Experience managing construction interfaces and operational handover.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high risk, regulated environment.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.

Salary:  Commencing salary circa $108,744 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience) 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: 2-year full-time contract (35 hours per week).

Closing Date: Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11:30pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact David Rees, Waste Manager who is the hiring manager for this role. David can be reached on (02) 7955 7340 or David.Rees@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Loretta Anderson, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Loretta can be reached on (02) 7955 7316 or at Loretta.Anderson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au. 

How to apply: 

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.