Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The Role
A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven leader to join our City Assets department as Coordinator Landfill Operations.

In this role you will coordinate best practice, efficiency and cost effective operations at both closed and operational landfills as well as an engineering waste recycling facility, in accordance with Environmental Protection Licences (EPL) and Councils Strategic Plans.

*This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Oversee day to day landfill and recycling operations, including managing staff and contractors and working with engineers for future cell construction
• Operate and manage leachate extraction and treatment plants at operational and closed landfill sites
• Manage and review of all required reporting, monitoring programs and site surveys
• Develop, implement, manage, maintain and review Management Systems, Work Health Safety and Closure Plans and procedures
• Comply with all responsibilities and authorities as defined in the Environmental Management Plan as amended from time to time
• Implement innovative measures to improve operations Supervise capital works and organise minor works at sites
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, licences, guidelines, policies and plans
• Preparation, evaluation, implementation and management of quotations, tenders and contracts as required for the future management of all sites
• Assist in future planning of all sites including rehabilitation

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive job-related experience.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated environmental management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant operations, construction of landfills and recycling of engineering waste
• Experience in the preparation of contract briefs and supervision of projects
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to waste management, environment, local government, Work Health Safety and equal opportunity
• Well developed supervisory and organisational skills
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and management

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $126,229 (Grade J Step 1) + Car Allowance + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience

What's in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Accrued time Off (ATO) - Opportunity to accrue extra leave
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Peter Stephenson (Manager Roads Operations) on 02 9707 9201

How to apply:
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 24 August 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.