Southern Waste Solutions (SWS) is the business and trading arm of the Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority (the Authority). It aims to provide best-practice, environmentally-sound waste management and disposal services to meet increasing community standards and expectations.
SWS is focussed on growth and has an ambitious long-term strategy to optimise its key strengths for the benefit of the broader Tasmanian community through its Local Government owners. It has evolved from a landfill operator to a mature business with a solid foundation from which to invest in emerging opportunities in the waste sector, particularly guided by the Tasmanian Government's Waste Strategy and Action Plan.
SWS operates the Lutana Waste Transfer Station and the Copping Refuse Disposal Site in southern Tasmania, where major infrastructure projects are underway. The Copping facility includes Tasmania's only C cell disposal site, alongside its B cell facilities. SWS also supports other waste transfer stations in Tasmania on behalf of other Councils and the transport of waste from several locations to the Copping facility.
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Reporting to the Authority, the skills-based Board comprises the Board Chair and four directors. An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a new director to join the Board and contribute to building on recent momentum and strategically positioning the business for future success in this rapidly evolving sector.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated board and leadership capability, together with:
* significant financial expertise, commercial skills and an audit and risk understanding; or
* a strong background in commercial law and relevant legal qualifications.
Strategic and innovative thinking, a collaborative approach and sound governance skills are also required.
The Authority welcomes applications from women and other diverse candidates.
For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the information pack, please contact Lynne Chapman on or Sarah Hingston on or To submit an application, please apply online at by Wednesday, 1 October 2025.