Current job vacancies - Waste Technical Officer

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The City is seeking a Waste Technical Officer to join its Waste Services team to deliver and evaluate waste compliance programs and initiatives that promote positive waste and recycling choices and support the City’s Strategic Waste Management Plan.

Reporting to the Coordinator Projects & Education, you will work in partnership with stakeholders to investigate, assess and resolve waste compliance concerns within the City to support the City’s new Bookable Verge Collection service.

The role is exposed to members of the public who may be challenging, requiring the use of conflict management, resilience, and coping skills. You must be able to communicate with a wide variety of people in a professional manner, displaying patience, tact and diplomacy when needed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering waste compliance programs and initiatives that enables the success of the  City’s new Bookable Verge Collection service.
• Investigating, assessing and resolving waste compliance concerns within the City by displaying a high level of customer service, that meets both customer needs and corporate standards.
• Interpretation of relevant legislation, standards, and local laws, whilst managing a high volume of work and competing priorities.
• Researching, analysing and reviewing waste management and education issues, and recommending evidence based options and solutions for improvement and mitigation.
• Liaising with residents to promote waste reduction and recycling and implementing programs providing a community-friendly waste collection and disposal service.

Waste Technical Officer Position Description

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Qualification in relevant discipline, such as Regulatory Services Certification, Compliance or Education or is desirable.
• Relevant experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills, including conflict management.
• Intermediate computing, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Intermediate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Intermediate experience in the efficient utilisation of information systems and technology.
• Knowledge of the practical application of occupational health and safety measures in the workplace, including operations where interaction with members of the public may be reasonably expected to occur.
• C class Drivers Licence.

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• five weeks annual leave
• free on-site parking;
• a work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• professional development opportunities;
• an inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• an opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

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If this position sounds like your next career step - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

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Reference Number: 3009

Close date: 4 December 2024 (9:00pm AWST).

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Amber Croker, Acting Coordinator Projects & Education on 9405 5241.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.