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Synopsis
* Exciting max term contract until June 2027
* Classification 6 - $118,141 - $132,962 + superannuation
* Shape robust governance frameworks and deliver improvements that directly benefit the community.
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate Project Lead – Waste Data Optimisation to drive a transformative initiative that sets a new benchmark for data integrity and governance across Council's waste services. In this role, you will lead a critical project to review, clean, and align data across multiple systems, ensuring a single, trusted source of truth. You will have the opportunity to shape robust governance frameworks, correct historical inaccuracies, and deliver meaningful improvements that benefit our community.
This is a maximum-term contract until June 2027, offering a unique chance to make a lasting impact while working in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of the Waste Data Optimisation project, including planning, budget tracking, risk management, and reporting to senior leadership.
* Validate project scope, resourcing and governance arrangements, providing formal recommendations on the final delivery approach.
* Establish and embed a data governance framework to ensure waste data quality, integrity, and long-term business‑as‑usual ownership.
* Provide technical leadership on waste data standards, quality improvement processes, and the analysis, cleansing and validation of data across multiple systems.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating workshops to define data requirements, map processes, and resolve legacy data issues.
* Drive analysis and continuous improvement by identifying insights, developing automated data quality reporting, and translating findings into actionable outcomes.
About You
What your experience might look like
* A relevant tertiary qualification in business information systems or analytics, or demonstrated relevant, equivalent professional experience in system analytics.
* Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management including scoping, planning, budget tracking, risk management, and reporting to senior leadership, preferably in the context of local government.
* Extensive knowledge of data mapping process, data relationships, and data structures.
* Experience and practical knowledge in the development and documentation of data mapping/data field structure, user requirements documentation, functional specification documents and technical specification documents.
* Understanding of technical systems such as SQL, ODBC, PowerBI, and Spatial databases.
* Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively in a high autonomous environment.
* Experience working in an agile environment, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams is desirable.
* Analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships and confidently communicate in a clear and concise manner.
* Experience leading a data collection or data quality program or team is highly desirable.
Benefits Of Working With Us
* Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
* Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government‑funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part‑time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
* Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
* Work‑life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements and hybrid work‑from‑home options.
How To Apply
We would love to hear how you can make an impact in this role As part of your application, you will be required to:
* Attach your updated resume
* Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on 25th January 2026.
A few important things to note
* Applications must be submitted online. We can't accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
* Apply early This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don't wait to get your application in.
We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you're contacted for an interview.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Kevin Schwieker–Manager Residential Waste and Recycling Service,
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