Senior Waste Operations Officer
- Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week
- Salary from $104,144.65 - $112,726.88 per annum + 12% superannuation
- Generous professional development opportunities
About us:
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.
About the role:
Play a key role in delivering high quality, sustainable waste services to the community. This role leads day to day waste operations, including contract management, customer engagement, audits, and data reporting, while supervising operational staff across facilities.
You’ll also drive the development of waste strategies and policies, provide expert advice on complex issues, and support continuous improvement across Council services. Help shape programs, manage contractors and consultants, and ensure compliance with evolving legislation and best practice.
To succeed in this role you will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental/Waste Management, Environmental Science/Engineering and/or extensive job related experience in a relevant field.
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A strong knowledge of the resource recovery and waste management industry (including primary industry organisations), and government policy on waste and recycling at regional, state and federal levels.
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Demonstrated experience in interpreting relevant waste management legislation and solid working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, NSW Waste Minimisation and Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act and Regulation.
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Skills and experience to provide motivation, leadership and support to staff members, and to plan and coordinate activities.
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Extensive ability to manage and motivate staff as members of an integrated team.
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Highly developed customer service skills and extensive customer service experience
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Computer literacy, excellent report writing skills and strong organisational and time management skills.
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Well-developed project management skills.
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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral and extensive ability to network and build relationships with other agencies.
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Highly developed ability to interpret data and legislation, and excellent analytical and innovative problem solving skills.
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Ability to administer and manage domestic and commercial waste collection contracts
- Current unrestricted Class C Australian Driver’s Licence desirable.
- Current Working with Children Check
- Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you will receive the current following benefits:
- Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week
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Salary from $104,144.65 - $112,726.88 per annum + 12% superannuation
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Generous professional development opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Staff Car Park
- Generous leave provisions
Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Joel Coulton, Manager Waste and Cleaning
Applications close: Sunday 12 July 2026
Sound like you? Apply now!
Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive employment screening process, which may include but is not limited to reference, identity, working with children checks, and medical checks. Employment offers are contingent upon successful clearance of related checks.
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
Campbelltown City Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation that acts in the best interests of children and young people in our community, ensuring they are safe, respected, listened to and empowered. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and respond to all allegations seriously, promptly and in line with our policies and procedures. We implement Child Safe Standards and provide safe, supportive environments that protect children and young people from harm, while encouraging them to participate in decisions that affect them and to share concerns. We aim to create inclusive spaces for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability. Through ongoing education, clear reporting processes and continuous improvement of our practices, we promote a strong culture of child safety and expect all staff, families and community members to uphold and contribute to this shared responsibility. Employees of Campbelltown City Council are expected to demonstrate child safe behaviours in the course of their work.
