About us
The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, we engage with our community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.
We are passionate leaders in many fields, and we exist to enable a better life for our community.
We are committed to creating a connected, progressive and resilient City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life.
About the role
The City of Unley is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Waste Management Officer to deliver and support Council’s day-to-day waste management services. Working closely with East Waste, you will coordinate operational waste services, monitor performance standards, support service improvements, facilitate Tricky Waste for Council and provide administrative support to City Operations.
Reporting to the Manager City Operations, you will act as the key contact for waste management enquiries, coordinate waste management requirements for Council events, prepare reports and support the effective delivery of Council’s waste services. This role will have a service improvement focus with priority on improving compliance with Councils approved Policies.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, contractors and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and administrative skills, including experience monitoring financial records, reporting and data analysis.
- The ability to interpret and implement approved Council Policy
- The ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality customer-focused outcomes.
- The ability to collaborate with our primary service provider, East Waste, in ensuring resident receive appropriate waste management services within the agreed Service Level Agreement
This role is part of the City Operations Administration Team and also provide support as required for general Operational customer service.
It will also lead the onsite tricky waste collection service which will require outdoor work and physical activity from time to time.
Why work with the City of Unley?
For 150 years, the City of Unley has been defined by service, to our residents, our businesses, our neighbourhoods, and to each other. Generations of employees and volunteers have been united by a commitment to serve and have contributed to making Unley a place of character, connection, resilience and pride. Building on our proud history, we have an aspiration and a plan to continue to evolve, strengthen our culture and create the conditions for every person to do their best work and make a meaningful impact each day. We believe this is a great time to join us to shape and share in the future.
More information
All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquiries can be directed to Eleni Vassilopoulos, People and Culture Advisor on [email protected] or (08) 8273 8795.
Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.
Applications close COB Friday 7 August 2026.
We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we may close this advertisement before the specified date.
This position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:
- Facet-5 Personality Profiling
Everyone Belongs at Unley
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.
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