About the team

Located in the Environment, Heritage and Resilience Department, the Waste and Resource Recovery Branch is responsible for planning, operating and improving waste and resource recovery services around the city. The Waste and Resource Recovery Service Planning team is responsible for new services, trials and improvements to ensure that our services are financially and sustainably managed.

About your new role

An opportunity exists within the Waste and Resource Recovery Service Planning team to support some of our significant projects and increase resource recovery across the Gold Coast. Working with the Project Manager you will support service change reviews and the implementation of new services.

Responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

Support industry projects through the project lifecycle and gateway process.

Ensure you’re across relevant legislation, regulations, policies and processes that impact new or current services.

Research and prepare a range of high-quality reports, presentations and correspondence, utilise investigative and critical analysis skills and make clear recommendations.

Ensuring customers are aware of new services and how City services properly.

Liaising with internal and external areas to ensure value-for-money services for our customers.

Investigating, analysing and problem-solving recycling and waste diversion issues to arrive at fit-for-purpose solutions.

Providing support to other members of the team where your projects have shared elements.

We're looking for people who have:

You hold a Bachelor of Project Management, Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of Environmental Management or Equivalent Knowledge

You have worked for a government or not-for-profit organisation before and navigate bureaucracy well

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong system and technical knowledge

Ability to work across multiple systems and interpret information from those for various stakeholders

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Closing Date

Sunday 8th June 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.