The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Coordinator Waste Services

Salary: $123,820 to $131,778 per annum

Commute use of vehicle

Plus, up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)

Full Time Permanent Position

Ref No: 25-097

The City’s Waste Services business unit is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Waste Services to lead the management and oversight of the City’s waste operations. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable waste management services that support the City’s commitment to environmental responsibility and community wellbeing.

As the Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the City’s waste services. Your focus will be on maintaining compliance with legislation, driving efficiencies across all contracts and operations, and delivering exceptional customer service to residents, ratepayers, and employees. This is a unique opportunity to influence how waste services are delivered, improve sustainability outcomes, and ensure best practice management of City resources.

To succeed in this position, you will bring extensive experience in waste management, with a strong understanding of waste management regulations, environmental policies, and contract law. You will have a proven ability to deliver cost-effective and efficient waste service contracts, along with highly developed negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills to address challenges and implement improvements. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as you will be required to build effective relationships and achieve positive outcomes across the organisation and the community. A commitment to continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality services will be key to your success.

Successful applicants will be required to hold:

WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence

Current National Police Certificate

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

To be considered, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing your experience in the following areas:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Waste Management / Environmental Management / Engineering and significant experience in waste management operations.

Diploma in Contract Management or equivalent experience.

Diploma in Project Management or equivalent experience.

Experience with people management tasks including resourcing, coaching, mentoring, onboarding and offboarding processes.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Mat Pennington Manager Waste Services on 9400 4063.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online via the city recruitment portal, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday 9 October 2025.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.