INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fifth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing, transport and health care. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 69,000 and is culturally rich with 17.4% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
Coordinator - Resource Recovery Operations
Salary: $93,590.64 per annum
Closing: Friday 24 July 2026
Full time - Permanent
Greater Shepparton City Council has an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Coordinator – Resource Recovery Operations to oversee the day to day delivery of municipal waste services. In this role, you will coordinate Resource Recovery Centres and landfill operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and community-focused service delivery.
The role requires sound knowledge of EPA regulations, waste processing and recycling practices, and strong capability in managing operational risks and compliance obligations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating daily operations of waste, recycling and organics collections, Resource Recovery Centres, and landfill services in line with EPA requirements and environmental best practice.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation, including EPA standards, and maintaining a high level of knowledge in waste processing, recycling systems, and resource recovery initiatives.
- Coordinating internal waste services such as the nappy collection program, illegal dumping response, and other community waste initiatives.
- Supervising and supporting operational staff, promoting a positive team culture and ensuring performance expectations are met.
- Managing contractor performance, including monitoring service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement outcomes.
- Ensuring all operations are undertaken in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and WorkSafe regulations, promoting a strong safety-first culture.
- Utilising Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word, and Outlook) to manage reporting, data tracking, and operational documentation.
The successful applicant will bring strong coordination and organisational skills, demonstrated experience in staff supervision, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with contractors, regulators, and the community. A practical understanding of waste operations, environmental compliance, and safe work practices will be essential to success in this role.
For further information about this position, please contact Ifte Hossain, Acting Manager – Resource Recovery, on 0429 084 012.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.
