Technical Officer - Waste Planning and Compliance

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About the role 

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Technical Officer - Waste Planning and Compliance, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow!

As part of the Waste Services team, you'll be delivering projects, reports and investigations in waste and resource recovery planning, and regulatory compliance. You'll be reviewing Waste Services plans, building high level relationships, and providing technical advice and support in the development and implementation of Council policies, procedures, guidelines and other documentation supporting waste management and resource recovery Council services.

You'll also:

• Liaise with waste management project stakeholders, service providers, contractors, consultants and federal, state and local government agencies 
• Undertake procurement activities 
• Engage with, support and train the weighbridge operators, waste facilities staff and contractors
• Act as a key point of contact, in the day to day operational management of all matters relating to operational site compliance audits
• Identify opportunities for Waste Services delivery improvements, working collaboratively with the broader Waste Services team.

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About you

We're looking for your strong experience preparing briefs, scope of works and specifications, as well as  interpreting legislation, codes of practice, industry standards, and best practices relevant to waste management facilities.

You'll also have:

• Extensive experience including data collation, analysis, modelling, reporting and presentation of large complex data sets
• Well-developed understanding and application of project management principles
• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental accounting, law, or other relevant field or relevant experience
• Current C class driver’s licence (required)
• Construction Induction Card (or willing to obtain)

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish. Applications close 27 April 2025.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.