Overview
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A unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Waste Services team.
You will be responsible for the collection and processing of the City's waste and unwanted resources in order to deliver sustainable and cost effective waste and recycling services to residential and business customers, in alignment with Council's Waste Strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Waste Services, this role is responsible for a team that procures and manages a variety of critical contracts that provide essential services to approximately 30,000 properties every week and ensures Council's Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot remains compliant and provides a high quality service to its patrons.
About
The Contracts Manager will take the lead on major strategic projects, including securing and delivering the next long-term $65 million waste collection contract.
The role will also deliver continuous service improvement through innovative service delivery and customer education.
About us
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 76,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.
It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunities employer and promotes the following; We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity.
We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles and work environment where possible.
We offer: permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time; commencing salary range from $98,485 - $104,514 per annum with annual step progression; 11.5% superannuation; fully maintained leaseback vehicle; and a range of employee benefits programs including novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP, and more.
Access to local government and employee benefits such as LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, and health and wellbeing leave.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Ryan Stirling, Executive Manager Waste Services on .
Closing date: Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11:30pm.
Responsibilities
Lead major strategic projects, including securing and delivering the next long-term $65 million waste collection contract.
Manage a team that procures and oversees contracts that provide essential services to approximately 30,000 properties weekly.
Ensure the Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot remains compliant and provides a high quality service.
Deliver continuous service improvement through innovative service delivery and customer education.
Qualifications and experience
Experienced Contracts Manager with a track record in waste services or related contracts.
Ability to lead strategic projects and manage procurement activities for complex contracts.
How to apply
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Selection and diversity
For further information about the selection process, please view our Guide To Applying.
Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity and inclusivity.
We are committed to a child-safe environment and to reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our core values are Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Technology, Information and Media
Note: This position has a closing date of 12 January 2025 and may be filled before the closing date without notice.
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