Environmental and Contract Project OfficerGreat opportunity to support the delivery of a number of services to both the Council and the community.
Closes: Tomorrow
Category: Engineering and Project Management
Location: Nambour
Type: Temporary/Max Term Part-time
$111K – $119K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata) $98K – $105K Base Salary (pro-rata) Vacancy No: 5610
Temporary (until November 2026)
Part time (3 days/week) Why work with us? At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with the community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team!
The Waste and Resource Management branch is a Type 2 business unit of council which provides a number of services to both the council and community in the area of waste management, taking a lead role in formulating waste management strategy to align with the sustainability vision of council and advocates and manages solutions to deliver on this strategy including resource conservation.
The Environmental & Contract Project Officer will implement Waste and Resource Management's (WRM) environmental obligations and sustainability opportunities at operational and closed waste facilities, assist in managing, developing, implementing, reviewing and maintaining effective waste management operations and programs.
(This is a 2 years appointment in a part time arrangement, working 3 days per week.) Key Responsibilities: Project manage the environmental compliance of operational and closed landfills.Project manage planning and delivery of solid waste infrastructure, contracts, and operations.Act as and undertake contract administrator role and duties. Supervision of contractors (through contract management) at Landfills (operational and closed), Transfer Stations, Resource Recovery Centres and other waste facilities.Undertake procurement activities for a range of goods and services in accordance with Council Procurement Guidelines including writing specifications, preparing and maintaining contract management plans and tender evaluations.Review technical environmental reports and scientific papers, undertake technical duties associated with Environmental Authority and General Environmental Duty compliance associated with operational landfills, transfer stations, and closed landfills.About You: As a professional in environmental compliance and contracts and projects, you will have qualification and/or demonstrated project and contract management experience.
You will possess comprehensive knowledge of environmental legislation and policy likely to impact waste management.
You will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with strong business acumen, including the ability to prepare professional business communication.
As a requirement of this role, you will possess a formal relevant qualification (Degree) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent and/or substantial experience in relevant Government or private sectors, preferably in the Waste or other regulated industry.
Pre-Employment Medical Required: Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength, and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits: Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled, and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us; therefore, we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program, and development opportunities.Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements, such as a hybrid WFH model that helps you be your best.Extras: Those extras make a difference; therefore, we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones, and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.How to Apply: Your written application should include:
A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; andA current resume or curriculum vitae.Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information: Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
For specific enquiries, contact Michelle Field during business hours on 0418 478 156.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at ******.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region, we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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