Burwood Council

Manager Waste Services

• Permanent
  full-time management position available
• Annual Salary of $120,680.98 - $141,268.08 + Super
• Access
  to a Leaseback Vehicle
• Based at our Croydon Park Operations Centre
• Flexible
  work arrangements available including access to flexi-time
• Be
  part of a collaborative Team and well-respected Local Council

About us:

Recently named Australia’s Coolest Neighbourhood by Time Out, Burwood is a place on the move.

A diverse,
creative and globally connected community, Burwood is known for its vibrant
streets, distinctive public spaces, bold public art, and one of Sydney’s most
exciting food scenes. From cultural festivals and laneway activations to major
streetscape transformations, the city is constantly evolving.

Behind it all
is a Council that believes its people are the driving force of that momentum.
Our team is central to delivering the ambitious vision set out in
the Burwood Community Strategic Plan 2036, shaping how the city grows, how
it is experienced, and how it is seen by the world.

Your
Position:

We are seeking
a visionary, highly motivated, and strategic leader to step into the role of
Manager Waste Services. In this
critical leadership position, you will drive the long-term sustainability,
financial viability, and operational excellence of Council’s waste management
services.

You will
champion high-value waste and environmental contracts, oversee a diverse heavy
vehicle and plant fleet, and lead progressive community waste education
programs and initiatives to accelerate resource recovery and achieve zero-waste
initiatives. This role requires a balance of sophisticated asset lifecycle
management, rigorous regulatory compliance, and influential stakeholder
engagement.

To be
successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills
• Proven
  contract management and procurement skills
• Proven
  leadership skills with the ability to cultivate positive team cultures
• Masterful
  command of waste management services including FOGO
• Willingness
  to complete pre-employment checks including a police check, designated position
  declaration and pre-employment medical

Key
Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in waste
  management, environmental management or a related discipline.
• Current NSW or Australian Class C Driver Licence.
• Extensive
  experience leading complex operational services, including waste, cleansing,
  fleet or related service functions.
• Strong
  knowledge of contemporary waste management practices across residential,
  commercial and public place waste services.
• Demonstrated
  strategic leadership capability, including contributing to organisational
  priorities, executive decision-making and service transformation.
• Proven
  experience leading, developing and managing high-performing teams, building a
  strong team culture and driving change and continuous improvement to deliver
  positive community outcomes.

Culture
& Benefits:

• Health
  & Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks)
• Access
  to Fitness Passport membership
• Access
  to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further
information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or
please contact Martin Jenner on (02) 9911 9911.

How to
apply:

Please click on
“Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications
are to include a resume, cover letter (to address the selection criteria
components) and answers to the online questions.

Closing
date:

Applications
close on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm.

At
Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants
from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to
creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected,
supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a
better Burwood.

In
serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.