Senior Officer Waste Services

About this role

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received . This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us. In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep. With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future. We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to: • Be a clean and green city • Be a place people call home • Have facilities and services for everyone • Encourage and support economic development and diversification • Be a quality employer. Salary Package starting from: $95,974.73 About the role Senior Officer Waste Services oversees the City’s waste services, including landfill and kerbside collection, while delivering sustainability projects. The role ensures regulatory compliance, drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement, and supports positive environmental and community outcomes. Duties Key responsibilities include: • Manage contractor performance and compliance for the Yarri Road Refuse Facility. • Oversee kerbside waste, recycling, and other City waste collection services. • Support strategic landfill planning and sustainable waste management practices. • Assist with regulatory compliance, licensing, audits, and safety requirements. • Support the preparation, monitoring, and forecasting of waste service budgets. • Review waste service fees and charges annually. • Coordinate environmental sustainability projects and initiatives. • Analyse waste service performance and community needs to improve outcomes. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align waste services with City priorities. • Develop and maintain waste service policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks. • Prepare and review tenders, policies, reports, and external submissions. • Lead contractor meetings and performance reviews. • Supervise staff, including performance management and development. Who we are Looking for: To be considered for this position, you will need: • Relevant qualification in waste or environmental management, or significant industry experience. • Knowledge of waste and sustainability operations, including legislative and regulatory requirements. • Strong communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Well-developed organisational, administrative, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Experience preparing reports, waste management plans, and policies. • Experience in tender preparation and contract management. • Advanced Microsoft Office skills. • Knowledge of waste and environmental licensing, compliance, and regulatory processes. • Minimum three years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within Local Government. • Experience with NGER and NPI reporting. • Current National Police Clearance. • Current WA C Class Driver’s Licence. • Construction Induction (White Card). Values • Accountability -We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments. • · Collaboration -We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals. • · Teamwork -We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together. • · Respect -We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships. • · Integrity -We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do. • · Transparency -We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust. • Excellence -We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results. Benefits We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including: • Salary sacrificing • Flexible Working Arrangements • A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program • Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions • Training and development opportunities • Free Parking • Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis) • $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities • Rebated childcare offered • We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.