Description:
Waste & Sustainability Manager
Relocation and Market Allowance: Negotiable for preferred candidate
At Broken Hill City Council our work is the city that surrounds us. When you join our team, the results and success of your work are evident in every facet of city life. We work together every day to shape a community and create a city of which we can be truly proud.
We have an exciting career opportunity working within our Waste and Sustainability services as a permanent full-time Waste and Sustainability Manager.
Reporting to the Director Infrastructure & Environment, this role exists to manage Council’s waste services to ensure implementation and delivery of services in line with Council’s Operational Plan performance indicators, Council’s Waste Management Strategy, regulatory and contractual compliance and a high level of service delivery to Council and the community.
Job Description
To experience success in this role, you will need to manage and coordinate Council’s Waste Management operations to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of waste services. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, have demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and contractual compliance and drive change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the operations.
We are seeking a highly motivated person with the ability to coach and lead a team and meet challenges head on. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in waste management within an environmentally sensitive landscape. A focus on leading a sustainable Broken Hill will also be a key driver for the successful candidate.
At Broken Hill City Council, we invest in our people through supported leadership development programs, coaching and targeted training initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:
- A highly motivated attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
- Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
- Building a culture where the organisational values and behaviours are championed.
- Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
- Commitment to embracing Councils Customer Service Framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.
- Have a commitment to the liveability of our community.
Skills required for this senior role include:
- An understanding of project management and business planning.
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to train, coach and develop staff.
- Highly effective planning, reporting and prioritising skills.
- Results driven with the ability to influence and manage a range of internal relationships.
- Knowledge and understanding of project budget management, project reporting, project finalisation, contract administration and tendering.
- Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
- Highly developed skills in general business, management, including finance and computer literacy.
Benefits working for Council include:
- Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks annual leave
- Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
- Corporate Health and Wellbeing Initiatives (i.e., flu vaccinations and skin checks)
- Employee growth and development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Social Clubs
Job reference: BHCC-WST-01
Please click on link to Waste and Sustainability Manager position description.
Any questions about the role can be directed to Codie Howard, Director Infrastructure & Environment on (08) 8080 3122.
To apply for this role, Click Apply and provide Council with a cover letter (no more than 4 pages) that focuses on the above skills required to do the role and demonstrates your successes in previous roles. Please upload an up to date resume with at least two current referees.
Applications close Friday 29 August 2025 at 5pm (ACST).
Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s People and Culture Department on (08) 8080 3346 or (08) 80803347.
Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.