Technical Officer – Waste Planning and Compliance – Petrie / Narangba

About our opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator Waste Planning and Compliance, you’ll be responsible for delivering a range of assigned projects, reports, investigations and tasks in waste and resource recovery planning, strategies, operational requirements, tracking, reporting and statutory and regulatory compliance. 

You’ll be working on the roll-out of exciting programs in line with federal, state and City of Moreton Bay policies and strategies focused on resource recovery and circular economy outcomes. You’ll also be:

• collating and analysing reports
• delivering projects and investigations
• presenting environmental data and reviewing asset management plans
• procurement duties and reviewing waste facility contractor performance against KPIs
• training and engaging weighbridge attendants and auditing compliance
• building high level relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as senior management, regulatory bodies, service providers, consultants and government agencies.

The team are currently based in Petrie and will relocate to the brand new, purpose built Narangba Depot in the coming months, as well as working across various sites in the region.    

About you

As our Technical Officer – Waste Planning and Compliance, you’ll bring your significant understanding and experience of waste management facilities and operations, and applying best practice, industry standards as well as interpreting legislation. You’ll also bring your:

• demonstrated experience working with complex data sets and preparing project briefs or plans
• strong time management and project management skills
• demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment and autonomously to deliver work in collaboration with others and with minimal guidance
• positive and professional work style, high level communication skills and a proactive and unparalleled commitment to waste compliance, service to the community and sustainability outcomes
• current C class driver’s licence (required)
• a tertiary qualification in business analytics, science, sustainability, environmental science, environmental management, accounting, law or another relevant field (required)
• Queensland Construction Induction Card (required, or be willing to obtain prior to commencement at own cost).

Position Description

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third-largest local government area in Australia and the fifth-fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference – bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well-supported when you need it most – as a team member you will have access to our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part-time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to complete your online application. Please upload a single page cover letter and your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected] using the subject line: Technical Officer – Waste Planning and Compliance – Petrie / Narangba enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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