A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a pro-active individual to coordinate Council’s compliance with environmental requirements, strategy development and organisational reporting requirements for the Waste Services team.

As a Waste Regulations Specialist, you will develop, implement and review documented procedures, including environmental and WHS risks, and environmental management documents and plans. You will compile operational and environmental management reports including annual returns and undertake regular documented audits on compliance with WHS documents, environmental and operating procedures.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Tertiary-level qualification in a discipline applicable to the role and/or extensive relevant professional experience.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Relevant skills and at least 3 years’ experience (indicative) in waste compliance or environmental management
• Detailed understanding of risk management in relation to safety and environmental compliance
• Understanding and application of project management principles.
• High level written, verbal and computer literacy skills.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $101,528.78 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,751.10 per week base salary
• $201.38 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Alan Gundrill - Manager | Waste Services on 02 6499 2434.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 21 May 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.