About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
  
• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.

• Security – Permanent Full-Time role, based in the Rosebud office. Senior Officer - $140,173 per annum (excl. super)
  
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

About the Role

The Team Leader - Circular Economy & Waste is responsible for leading a team in the management and delivery of several key Council strategies and waste services, including the Beyond Zero Waste Strategy, Single-use Plastic Policy, Contamination Policy, Landfill compliance (open and closed landfills), delivery of waste services and disposal contracts (kerbside services, green and hard waste booked collections), Rye Landfill, transfer stations and hoppers, green waste processing, gatehouse house operations and diversion of waste to a private landfill. Provision of customer service is an integral part of the position.

Reporting to the Manager -Climate Change & Sustainability the core responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor the Circular Economy & Waste Team to deliver high-quality services.
• Implement key Shire policies and strategies (Beyond Zero Waste Strategy key objectives/actions, Single Use Plastics, Waste Contamination policy).
• Monitor the delivery and performance of the Shire waste contracts to ensure Shire receives value for money services.
• Co-ordinate the delivery and performance of the Shire’s open and closed landfills (compliance, reporting, monitoring, access to monitoring infrastructure).

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Technical working knowledge of EPA Legislation, policy and regulation as it relates to the management of former and operating landfills.

• Excellent understanding of waste industry principles and practices.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Melissa Burrage, Manager Climate Change & Sustainability, 0400 533 169.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 28 May 2025