Landfill Remediation Adviser (200988)

Permanent Full Time - 36.25 hours per week

$98,246.92 to $104,849.12 Annually + up to 12% super

RCC Officers' Level 6

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… in a truly special place.

Join our team as a Landfill Remediation Adviser

Redland City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Landfill Remediation Adviser to join our Waste Planning team based in Cleveland. This is a key role for someone passionate about environmental management, project delivery, and making a real difference in the community.

About the role:

As the Landfill Remediation Adviser, you’ll play a vital role in the safe and sustainable management of closed landfills across Redland City. You'll be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing site inspections, emergency works, and remediation projects. Your technical expertise and leadership will help ensure compliance, safety, and environmental protection across multiple sites.

You’ll also contribute to strategic asset management, provide specialist advice, coordinate infrastructure upgrades, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Guided by our Values, your responsibilities will include:

Develop and implement Closed Landfill Management Plans

Manage environmental and geotechnical investigations, site remediation and monitoring

Provide expert advice on risk, emergency response, and remediation actions

Oversee infrastructure upgrades and contract management

Prepare detailed reports, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

What we're looking for:

Demonstrated experience managing landfill remediation or environmental projects

Strong contract management and project delivery skills

Expertise in environmental monitoring, geotechnical investigations, and emergency response

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

High-level written communication, report writing, and budget management

Strong computer literacy, including project and document management systems.

Eligibility

You'll hold a Tertiary Qualification in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or equivalent.

You'll have a current Class C Drivers’ Licence.

Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to apply

Applications will only be accepted through OURspace (under the Careers tab). Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

To be considered, applicants must submit a:

Cover letter (one page); and

Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.

RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.

Specific information on the position (200988) can be obtained by contacting Jeannie Hume on (07) 3829 8901. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 10 August 2025.

At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.

Applications will not be accepted from a third party.