Waste Contract & Project Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Waste Operations Branch delivers safe, reliable and compliant waste collection, diversion and disposal services that support the region's growing communities and environmental goals. Focused on operational excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement, the team plays a vital role in strengthening waste management services and building a resilient future for the Sunshine Coast.

As the Waste Contract & Project Officer, you will play a key role in delivering Sunshine Coast Council's waste diversion and disposal services through the management of critical operational contracts and the client-side delivery of capital infrastructure projects. Working closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, you will help deliver major waste infrastructure, optimise contractor performance and support the ongoing development of Council's waste management network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of critical waste service contracts, managing contractor performance, commercial outcomes, risk, compliance and continuous improvement to ensure reliable service delivery to the community.
• Act as Council's client representative for waste infrastructure projects, coordinating project planning, procurement, contractor management, construction delivery, stakeholder engagement and project close-out.
• Support the delivery of landfill, resource recovery and other waste infrastructure projects that are critical to meeting the region's future waste management requirements.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of capital works projects across Council's waste management network.
• Monitor waste facilities and operations to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, approvals and Council policies.
• Provide technical advice, undertake investigations and contribute to service improvements across waste operations.

About you

• You bring qualifications or equivalent experience in project management, engineering, construction, contract administration, waste management or a related discipline, with experience supporting the delivery of capital infrastructure projects and operational services.
• You have demonstrated experience in contract administration and contractor management, with the ability to oversee performance, compliance, risk and commercial outcomes within a complex operational environment.
• You are knowledgeable in waste diversion, resource recovery and disposal practices, with the ability to interpret legislation, policies and industry requirements.
• You are a strong communicator and problem solver who enjoys working with stakeholders, coordinating projects, analysing information and delivering practical solutions in a dynamic environment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Alex Patissier during business hours on 0439 728 489.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.