A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Our Waste Services team are seeking a self-motivated Project Officer to support the design, delivery and evaluation of our key waste, resource recovery and circular economy projects. This is a key role in assisting our Council maximise the diversion of waste from landfill and support the delivery of Council’s Waste Management Strategy.

You’ll engage with our staff, and external stakeholders to deliver a diverse range of resource recovery initiatives, whilst delivery projects and coordinating Problem Waste drop off days across our Port Stephens LGA.

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement

Base Salary Range: $70,419 to $82,774 pa based on 35 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $18,619.19 motor vehicle allowance + $2,312 retention allowance

You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

Design, deliver, and evaluate key waste, resource recovery, and circular economy projects to deliver on targets of the Waste Management Strategy

Engage with internal and external stakeholders in the development and delivery of resource recovery initiatives

Deliver projects and initiatives efficiently and effectively with respect to cost, time, quality and risk

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (project management, environmental sustainability, or environmental management), or significant professional experience in the waste and resource recovery sector

Demonstrated project management skillset, including the ability to deliver projects on time, within budget and in collaboration with key stakeholders

A sound understanding of current waste and resource recovery issues and legislation relevant to Local Government

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre

Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café

And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Thursday 5 June 2025

Contact: Chris Cannard, Waste Management Coordinator, on 4988 0217 or 0428 636 663

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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