Coordinator Waste Services

• Full Time Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
• 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in waste management to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.

We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Coordinator Waste Services with a passion for the management of waste and resource recovery services.

Success in this role requires a thorough understanding of waste and resource recovery, strong leadership abilities, excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Shire's waste avoidance, resource recovery, recycling, and waste management services.
• Supervise and support the Waste Team, including the Waste Transfer Station Supervisor, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee waste contracts, contractors, consultants, and the operation of the Watkins Road Waste and Recycling Transfer Station, ensuring compliance with service, budget, and WHS requirements.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the Shire's Waste Strategy and provide specialist technical advice on waste management and resource recovery.
• Lead projects and initiatives that enhance waste and recycling services, improve operational performance, and support sustainability outcomes.

Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial experience (minimum 5 years) in waste management, resource recovery, or a related field.
• Experience managing waste collection, disposal, and recycling contracts, including tendering, procurement, and contractor performance management.
• Experience developing and implementing waste management strategies, policies, service standards, and operational improvements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Well-developed organisational, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level computer literacy, including experience using spreadsheets, databases, and other business systems.

The Important Stuff!

An attractive salary is on offer depending on the experience you bring to the role.

Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
• 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles
• Two additional Local Government days off per year
• The option of Purchased Leave
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
• Free Onsite Parking

About the Shire!

With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Applications close on Tuesday 21st July 2026, but we are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.

Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.