Waste contract and collection coordinator

Waste Contract and Collection Coordinator

Location: Dubbo/Wellington

Department: Resource Recovery & Efficiency

Compensation: Annual Salary AUD $88,171.00 - $102,468.00

Employment type: Full Time

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Waste Contract and Collection Coordinator

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond.

As our Waste Contract and Collection Coordinator, you'll own the day-to-day coordination that keeps kerbside organics, recycling and general waste collections running smoothly across the local government area. You'll be out in the field and in the office, leading people, supporting contractors, solving customer issues, and driving practical improvements that lift service outcomes for residents and businesses. This is a hands‐on role with real autonomy and plenty of opportunity to grow.

You'll make an impact by:

• Coordinating daily collection operations scheduling collection trucks, bulky waste clean‐ups, transfer station bin changes and street litter bin servicing across the region
• Leading and supporting a distributed operational team (and contractors), ensuring resources (plant, labour and materials) are in place and work gets done safely and efficiently
• Managing contractor performance and contract delivery, ensuring services meet specifications and resolving issues collaboratively
• Keeping Council's waste collection assets performing at their best, coordinating proactive repairs and replacement of trucks, bins and facilities, including rural transfer stations
• Providing a steady, solutions‐focused point of contact for residents, businesses and internal stakeholders, resolving issues and complaints efficiently and on time

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Waste Management, Logistics, Leadership & Management, Business or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in waste collection, contract management and/or freight logistics
• Proven customer service focus with staff coordination / people leadership capability
• Strong admin capability (literacy/numeracy) and competent computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated geographical / spatial awareness skills to support efficient service coordination across the region

We would also love you to have:

• Experience using TRIM and Authority

This position requires a pre‐employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 22nd June 2026.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

• Find personal and professional growth

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance – enjoy a 35‐hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary‐packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self‐education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.