Waste Technical Officer Disposals and Projects

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 and Resource Management Branch plays a vital role in delivering high-quality outcomes for the collection, recycling, and disposal of solid waste. We manage landfills, resource recovery centres, and champion education programs like “Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle.” Our work is essential to achieving Council’s vision of being Australia’s most sustainable region.

As a Technical Officer – Disposals & Projects, you’ll oversee the operational aspects of the regional landfill facilities and their operations ensuring compliance, efficiency, and innovation. This role is pivotal in managing contractors, delivering projects, and driving improvements that support sustainability and community outcomes. If you’re passionate about environmental impact and thrive in a dynamic, project-focused environment, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure business continuity for the regional landfill operations, environmental compliance and contractor performance.
• Ensure business continuity for a regional resource recovery centre, environmental compliance and contractor performance.
• Plan and deliver operational and capital waste management projects aligned with strategic goals
• Oversee procurement and contract management for goods and services

About you

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental) or equivalent, or a combination of extensive experience, expertise and competence, sufficient to perform all duties of the position at this level.
• Qualifications or equivalent expertise and competence in contract administration
• Skilled in managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships with confidence.
• Experienced in diversion, recovery, and disposal programs, with up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills to partner across teams and engage contractors effectively.

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 a number of 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 this 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.