Campbelltown City Council NSW

Senior Waste Coordinator

Senior Waste Coordinator

• Permanent, full time position (35hrs/week)
• Fortnightly Salary range from $132,744.23 – 143,916.75 + 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started. 

About the role:

Our Resource Recovery and Waste Services team pride themselves on being proactive with educating our community about responsible waste management and focusing on delivering relevant and efficient services in support of a sustainable environment. 

The Resource Recovery and Waste team is expanding to ensure we are aligned to the needs of our community and to meet these, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive leader to manage an energetic and passionate team.

As the Senior Waste Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Provide operational leadership across Councils waste management activities including:
• Implementation of waste management policies and plans as required.
• Customer liaison
• Waste Audits
• Waste data capture and reporting
• Coordination of bin surveillance program and contamination management plan
• Take a lead role in developing and reviewing waste management policies, procedures and service delievery models
• Lead the strategic administration, governance and performance optimisation of Council’s waste and
  resource recovery service contracts to ensure services are delivered in accordance with contractual
  obligations, environmental legislation and Council service standards
• Provide expert technical and strategic advice to senior management and internal stakeholders on
  complex waste management matters including development planning, infrastructure planning and
  regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental/Waste Management, Environmental Science/Engineering and/or extensive job related experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the resource recovery and waste management industry, including industry stakeholders, emerging technologies and government policy frameworks relating to waste and recycling at regional, state and federal levels.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant waste management legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the Local Government Act 1993, Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 (NSW), and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and associated regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capability to lead, motivate and develop staff within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with responsibility for workforce coordination, performance management and the delivery of operational and strategic service outcomes.
• Highly developed customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to enquiries, manage issues and maintain positive relationships with customers and the community.
• Advanced computer literacy and well-developed report writing.
• Organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex projects, including planning, stakeholder coordination, risk management.
• Highly developed analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Permanent, full time position (35hrs/week)
• Fortnightly Salary range from $132,744.23 – 143,916.75 + 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous leave provisions, including access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Joel Coulton, Manager Waste & Cleansing, on 4645 4689.

Applications close: Wednesday 6 May 2026

Sound like you? Apply now!

Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive employment screening process, which may include but is not limited to reference, identity, working with children checks, and medical checks. Employment offers are contingent upon successful clearance of all these checks.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.