Date: 25 Aug 2026
Location: Mile End South, SA, AU, 5031
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Company: City of Adelaide
A unique team creating an extraordinary city
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Full Time, Permanent Role | $92,916 + super
About the Opportunity
As the Waste and Resource Recovery Service Coordinator, you’ll play a role in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of waste and resource recovery services across the City. Working closely with contractors, internal teams and the community, you’ll help ensure services are delivered effectively, issues are resolved quickly and customer expectations are met.
Supporting the Lead, Waste and Resource Recovery, you’ll bring your operational knowledge and problem-solving skills to service coordination, contractor performance, reporting and continuous improvement. You’ll monitor service performance, contribute to project and contract management, and use data and industry knowledge to identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered.
You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the City’s waste and resource recovery priorities, including supporting initiatives that contribute to the City’s 80% waste diversion target and broader sustainability goals. From investigating new technologies, processes and service improvements to preparing reports, supporting business planning and coordinating responses to complex service issues, you’ll apply sound judgement, take initiative and work collaboratively to deliver practical outcomes.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across operations, projects and customer service, and wants to make a tangible difference to the way waste and resource recovery services are delivered across the city.
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About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
Highly self-motivated, with strong initiative and the confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. You will be proactive in identifying opportunities, solving problems and delivering outcomes without needing to be directed at every step. Comprehensive knowledge of waste and resource recovery principles and practices.
Handling multiple, complex situations and the ability to recommend, implement and monitor solutions or corrective actions to achieve positive outcomes.
Strong organisational skills, the ability to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively liaise and engage with members of the public and community groups.
A positive, can-do attitude, take ownership of your work and be motivated to achieve outcomes. You will be comfortable using your initiative, making informed decisions and stepping up when challenges arise.
About Us
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!
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The City Operations Program ensures our city’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well-presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.
At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.
For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Stephen Payne on 08 8203 7299.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Stephen Payne, Lead, Waste and Resource Recovery Services.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
Applications close 11.59pm, 8 September 2026.
Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 4 Classification commencing at $92,916 + 12% superannuation.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.
Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333
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