About the Opportunity:

A Leadership opportunity has become available to join the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility team as a (Senior) Coordinator Resource Recovery Operations in a full time, permanent capacity. This role will lead a team of five (5) employees and offers great career development pathways to advance your leadership skills and knowledge of the waste management industry.

Would you like to make a real difference to waste management in the Northern Territory and contribute to our growing circular economy? City of Darwin can provide generous relocation assistance for interstate candidates. Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and offers a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle shaped by its tropical climate. Whether you’re into fishing, camping, food, festivals and arts – Darwin has it all. With a laid-back pace of life and year-round warm weather, Darwin boasts a strong sense of community and a lifestyle like no where else!

As a (Senior) Coordinator Resource Recovery Operations you will ensure best practice weighbridge operations at Shoal Bay; oversee, coordinate, plan and deliver on the operational requirements of the City of Darwin Waste and Resource Recovery team and ensure timely and professional delivery of services in accordance with Municipal and Program Area Plans and other relevant strategies.

About you:

You will have a strong customer service focus and demonstrated leadership and team building experience. We are seeking someone with a thorough understanding of contract management and technical knowledge of environmental principles pertaining to waste management.

Additionally, you will have:

• NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• Class C Drivers Licence

Level 7:

• Certificate IV in Waste Management or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a waste management, environmental, circular economy or contract management role
• Minimum two (2) years in a team leadership role.

Level 8:

• Bachelor of Environmental Science, Environmental Management or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience at an operational leadership role.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $104,792.18 - $114,675.03, depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.

Relocation assistance may be provided for interstate candidates.

To apply:

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Shane Coleman on 0428 912 694 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞Phone: (08) 8930 0689
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

This vacancy will remain open until filled.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.