About the role: The Senior Resource Recovery Officer supports the efficient and compliant delivery of council’s waste and resource recovery services through operational, technical, project and contract oversight. The position is responsible for procurement activities and the operational management of Resource Recovery contracts, including performance monitoring, contractual compliance, and assisting with the development of RFQs and RFTs. The role contributes to service optimisation, waste diversion initiatives, facility improvement projects, data and levy reporting, and delivery of council’s strategic waste objectives, including the design and delivery of behaviour change and education campaigns. Benefits: Monday to Friday hours - 9-day fortnight / 72.5hrs a fortnight Flights at start and end of contract and accommodation supplied Safe, inclusive, and well-structured workplace Be part of projects that make a difference for Queensland communities Opportunities to collaborate with skilled public sector professionals The Client: Central Highlands Regional Council is the local government authority for the Central Highlands region of Queensland, Australia. It manages and delivers a wide range of community services and infrastructure across the region, including maintaining roads, parks, libraries, aquatic centres and community facilities, as well as providing water and sewerage, waste collection and recycling. The council supports social and cultural programs like youth and Indigenous initiatives, community development, animal management and public housing, plans for sustainable growth, protects the environment, and oversees local governance, budgeting and decision-making to support the liveability and development of its towns and rural areas. To be successful you will have the following: • Knowledge and understanding of waste management and resource recovery issues / practice, including the current waste industry and State Government environment, and potential funding sources for initiatives by Council. • Demonstrated skills in report writing and contractual documentation from the development of tenders through to the procurement and project delivery stage including contractor management. • Advance word processing and project /data management skills and knowledge of a broad range of digital corporate office systems (including but not limited to the Microsoft suite of applications), with experience in the analyses of numerical data. • Experience in developing and maintaining professional and productive relationships to facilitate the waste strategy outcomes of Council. • Highly developed written and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas and issues to a variety of audiences. Mandatory: • Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver’s licence. • General Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement). • Qualification(s) and or relevant experience demonstrated in sustainability, environmental science, environmental engineering, waste management, project management, environmental education or a related field. If you meet all of the above requirements and would like to discuss further please contact me ASAP. Sharon Heather sharon@introrecruitment.com.au 0407 773 186 Abilities, skills and knowledge required: