A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
It’s an exciting time to join our Strategic Waste team as we’re in the beginning stages of our FOGO implementation plans across the Local Government area, and continue to deliver on our ‘business as usual’ projects that support our community.
We’re seeking a Waste Services Project Officer to join the team on a permanent basis, taking ownership over the design, delivery and evaluation of key waste, resource recovery and circular economy projects to maximise the diversion of waste from landfill.
You will lead our litter prevention program, work closely with our rangers on illegal dumping initiatives, and identify and develop other waste projects. You will also work closely with our Waste Transfer Station team on the planning and execution of problem waste drop off days.
- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Base Salary Range: $76,165 to $89,528 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $20,138 motor vehicle allowance + $2,562 retention allowance
- You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description here – view the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (project management, environmental sustainability, or environment management), or significant professional experience in the waste and resource recovery sector
- A sound understanding of current waste and resource recovery issues and legislation relevant to local Government
- A proven ability to coordinate the design, delivery and evaluation of effective waste management and resource recovery projects
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Contact: Wade Hammond, Strategic Waste Coordinator, on (02) 4988 0382
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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