Job Title: Organics Operations Director
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About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced leader to oversee our organic composting operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the City's contribution to the circular economy through innovative product development and impactful marketing, while ensuring sustainable practices that benefit the community and environment.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage all aspects of the organics composting operations to ensure they operate efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely.
* Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for compost use and assist in building a sustainable end-product market.
* Provide strategic direction and support to direct reports, contractors, and Council staff utilised in the operation of the facility.
* Analyse and report results and variances from budgets and costing models, and oversee corrective action as required.
* Develop and implement business planning and strategic objectives for the organics composting business.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications and proven experience in the operation of a large-scale composting facility or similar. You will also possess:
* Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
* Proven experience in the operation of a large-scale composting facility or similar, with a demonstrated ability to ensure it operates efficiently, sustainably, and in compliance with all relevant legislative and licencing requirements.
* Commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
* Highly developed analytical and investigative skills to enable the development of solutions to problems and opportunities.
* Experience in financial and resource management.
Child Safety Responsibilities:
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments.
Create Our Future Together:
The City is a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country, delivering over 130 services to our growing population. We strive to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace.