$131,000 - $140,000 plus Superannuation

Showcase your environmental management, sustainability & waste services capability

Outstanding newly created career opportunity in a high growth region

Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

This dynamic regional hub offers the perfect blend of country charm and modern opportunity. Just an hour from Adelaide, where the mighty Murray River winds through vibrant landscapes, rich history and a thriving community spirit.

A re-alignment within the Infrastructure & Environment portfolio, to better support Council and the community has resulted in this exciting new role.

Reporting to the Manager City Assets & Capital Delivery and assisted by 2 direct reports, key responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic and operational leadership across Council’s environmental management, sustainability, and waste services.

Designing and delivering key initiatives that reduce Council’s environmental impact, promote biodiversity, support water conservation and reuse, and address climate change adaptation.

Leading key services including the reuse centre, biodiversity initiatives, and oversight of waste services, including contract management and externally managed landfill operations.

Driving programs focused on renewable energy adoption, carbon emissions reduction, and improved water quality outcomes across Council operations.

Leading, coaching and developing a multidisciplinary team that works collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external providers, and the community to achieve improved environmental outcome.

Ensuring legislative compliance, and support Council’s strategic goals relating to sustainability, waste, and climate resilience.

Qualification/s in Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Sustainability, Waste Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience will be essential.

Experience leading waste management services or contracts, including kerbside collection, landfill oversight, or reuse/resource recovery operations will be ideal, along with management of projects, budgets, grants, and reporting for environmental or waste-related programs.

We are seeking a highly driven and skilled leader with a passion for excellence, outstanding attention to detail, high level computer literacy, and sound written and verbal communication skills.

The Rural City of Murray Bridge offers a dynamic culture, opportunities for advancement, flexible working arrangements, very competitive remuneration, and many other employee benefits.

Don’t delay, apply now online quoting reference RCMB101025 by midnight Sunday 26 October 2025.

Enquiries most welcome and /or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via [email protected]