Overview
Salary Package: from $198,582 per annum plus super
5 year fixed term – Including housing & relocation support
Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!
It's an exciting time to join the City. As we bring the Council Plan 2025–2035 to life, we are growing and reshaping our organisation to better deliver on the priorities that matter most to our community.
About the Role
The Manager Waste provides strategic leadership for the City of Karratha's waste and resource recovery portfolio, setting direction and ensuring waste services are planned, delivered and continually improved in alignment with Council priorities, statutory obligations and community expectations. The role has overall accountability for the safe, compliant and financially sustainable management of the City's landfill and transfer station assets, including long-term cell development, environmental performance, closure planning and post-closure obligations.
What You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Asset Management or Engineering and/or demonstrated experience in a relevant Management position
* Demonstrated experience in landfill management, including regulatory compliance, environmental monitoring and long-term asset planning
* Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of Strategies, including delivery planning, coordinating actions and reporting progress against targets
* Extensive and diverse experience in managing staff and contractors
* Extensive experience in contract negotiation and management
* Extensive experience in financial planning and service delivery
* Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations
* National (or Federal) Police Certificate, no more than 6 months old
Why Join Us?
The City of Karratha is at the forefront of regional development in Western Australia, delivering essential services that support a growing and dynamic community.
As Manager Waste, you will play a key role in shaping the City's waste and landfill operations, driving sustainable practices, regulatory compliance and long-term asset planning. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovative waste solutions and make a meaningful impact on the environmental future of our region. Offering a competitive package, including housing, relocation support, utilities allowance, six weeks annual leave, and a vehicle with full private use.
For further details including position description, conditions breakdown, and to apply, please click apply now. You will be directed to the City of Karratha's online recruitment portal.
For enquiries about this position, please contact the People & Culture Team on (08) 9186 8543.
Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Wednesday 1st April 2026.
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