Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Senior Project Officer

Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents
 

The Role
A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Project Officer
In this role you will develop and improve Council's critical waste, recycling and circular economy-related plans, projects, policies and strategies so they can effectively respond to the City's current and emerging needs and react to future changes in the industry and community.

*This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis
 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Develop plans and strategies for the implementation of new and the improvement of existing waste, recycling, circular-economy and related services (e.g. roll out of food recycling)
• Guide key strategic waste, recycling, circular-economy and cleansing projects so they provide the City with the direction and resources needed to address issues and challenges 
• Assist internal and external stakeholders to improve waste management in existing and future developments 
• Assist with the development of waste-related tender specifications and service agreements and provide support for the procurement processes to secure those services. 
• Provide strategic and specialist advice to Council, state and local governments, industry and community on waste-related issues and solutions. 
• Assist with identifying the achievable, creative and innovative opportunities and solutions that will respond to the critical waste issues affecting the local government area and the state. 
• Build partnerships and work in collaboration with stakeholders to achieve objectives. 
• Represent Council in state and local government strategic projects and in industry forums.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.
 

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management, Science, or similar, and/or relevant industry experience supported by waste and resource recovery experience
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Previous experience in and demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends in the waste, recycling, and circular-economy sectors.
• Demonstrated understanding of waste-related legislation, policy, procedures and contract management.
• Proven skills and experience in project management including planning, establishing priorities, allocation and management of resources and budget and evaluation. 
• Demonstrated skills, experience and critical thinking in the development of planning and strategy documents and delivery of strategic waste, recycling and/or circular-economy projects. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service. 
• Demonstrated experience in report writing including ability to measure, evaluate and meet reporting requirements. 
• A high level of computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft office software. 
• Strong organisational skills, accurate record keeping and a methodical approach.
• A high level of problem solving and evaluation skills.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $101,423 (Grade H, Step 1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience
 

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• ATO - Accrued Time Off (Opportunity to accrue extra leave)
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Narelle Bowly (Team Leader Waste Planning and Strategy) on 02 9707 9607

How to apply:
You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close on Monday, 26 May 2025.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.