Permanent / Full timeLocation – Proserpine$85,807- $96,869 per annumThe Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville.
The Whitsunday region offers a energetic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.Drive Innovation in Waste Management and help make the Whitsundays the place to be!
Your opportunityWhitsunday Regional Council is seeking a proactive, motivated and skilled Waste Management Officer – Facilititos support the Coordinator Waste and Recycling Services in delivering the outcomes of Councils Regional Waste Management Strategy.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about sustainability, operational excellence and community engagement.Our offer to youWork life balance with a 9 day fortnightSave more with our salary sacrifice schemeLocality AllowanceHealth and Wellbeing BenefitsKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver high quality customer service across Council's Waste Management ServicesDevelop and implement engaging waste education and awareness programmesAct as a key contact for operational waste management matters, including site audits and project supportAssist in the development and management of waste-related tenders and contractsSupport and supervise contractors across Council's four main waste management sitesImplement Council's Waste Management Strategy and associated action plansYour skills and experienceEssentialC Class Manual Drivers LicenceGeneral Construction Safety Induction (White Card)Demonstrated experience in waste management facility operationsTertiary qualifications relevant to waste management facility operations or extensive experience in management of contractors operating facilitiesExtensive knowledge of data management programs for waste managementDemonstrated experience in managing contracts including experience writing contract specifications and coordinating procurement processesAbility to manage time, work independently balancing competing demands and capacity to adapt readily to changeWell developed verbal communication skills including the ability to foster staff and community participating in the implementation of waste and resource recovery education programs and initiativesDesirableKnowledge of waste collection operationsJoin the teamTo view the position description please click on the job attachments tab above.
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For any further information regarding this role, please contact a member of our human resources operations team on(07) 4945 0694.Applications close: 03-Oct-2025 11:30 PMCouncil is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles.
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📌 Waste Management Officer - Facilities
🏢 Whitsunday Regional Council
📍 Proserpine