Resource Recovery Contracts Supervisor

Requisition Number: 501
Salary Range: $86,989.73 - $99,589.18 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent 
Location: 158A Martyn Street, Manunda
Application Close Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about resource recovery and waste management?
Do you have experience managing contracts, projects and leading teams to ensure exceptional service delivery?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Resource Recovery Contracts Supervisor to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of waste management and resource recovery in our community.

What You Will Do:
As the Contracts Supervisor, you will coordinate and manage critical resource recovery contracts. You will ensure that services align with high standards, meeting the goals of the Resource Recovery Management Strategy. From overseeing kerbside collection and hazardous waste disposal to special projects, your work will help shape the future of waste management and recovery in our community. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

• Administering resource recovery contracts, ensuring compliance with all service standards and legal requirements.
• Managing service delivery across various waste management operations.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders, including contractors, service providers, and the community.
• Supporting the planning, implementation, and review of waste management strategies and projects.
• Leading and guiding the contracts team to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, government, contracts, procurement or project management or equivalent workplace and industry experience.
• Experience in administering contracts and or other significant service contracts.
• Knowledge of the resource recovery industry, including best practice collection, recovery and disposal systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and sustainability.

If you are passionate about sustainable resource recovery management solutions and have a proven track record in contract management, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310 
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council