About the Opportunity

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking an experienced leader to coordinate and manage our Waste team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Waste operations team in the management of landfills, Transfer Stations and waste operation assets ensuring compliance with the Protection of the Environment operations Act, Protection of Environment Operations (waste) Regulation, Solid Waste Landfill Guidelines and all other relevant legislative and regulative requirements.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven supervisory and team leadership experience,
• Understanding of budgeting and financial planning.
• Experience managing contracts and working with contractors.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Solid experience in the waste management industry.

On a typical day this role will:

• Coordinate landfill and transfer stations daily operations ensuring compliance with each individual Environment Protection Licence (EPL) and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the waste operations team
• Carryout procurement requirements
• Liaise and manage Contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of waste services.
• Undertake detailed analysis of waste operations
• Assist the Waste Manager with preparing and implementing Waste operational budgets and Operational Plans

Remuneration and Benefits:

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting in the range of $97,310 to $108,719 depending on skills and experience

Allowance: Adverse Working Level 2, On-call and Leaseback or Vehicle allowance

Benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Michael Davis, Waste Manager on (02) 6581 8267.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential requirements within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

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