About the role
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the City’s contribution to the circular economy through innovative product development and impactful marketing, all the while leading sustainable practices that benefit the community and environment. You will ensure that the municipality’s organic wastes are recovered and recycled in an efficient and viable manner in compliance with Council policy and procedures, EPA licence requirements and all related legislative requirements.

Work type: Permanent full-time
Classification: Band 7 $100,064 - $110,990 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership in all aspects of the organics composting operations to ensure it operates efficiently, cost effectively and safely.
• Work in consultation with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for compost use and assist in building a sustainable end-product market.
• Provide leadership and support to direct reports, contractors and Council staff utilised in the operation of the Facility.
• Develop budgets and costing models. Monitor these budgets and models, analyse and report results and variances and oversee corrective action as required.
• Develop and implement business planning and strategic planning objectives for the organics composting business.  Establish frameworks for development and growth of the business and review and monitor progress.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications and proven experience in the successful operation of a large-scale composting facility or similar, or extensive proven experience in the successful operation of a large-scale composting facility or similar. Experience must include management of plant and equipment and supervision of staff and contractors. In addition, you will have:

• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills.
• Proven experience in the operation of a large-scale composting facility or similar with a demonstrated ability to ensure it operates efficiently, sustainably and in compliance with all relevant legislative and licencing requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of relevant legislation, policy, guidelines, and standards related to waste management services and to green organics composting.
• Commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
• Highly developed analytical and investigative skills to enable the development of solutions to problems and opportunities.
• Experience in financial and resource management and budget performance.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

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Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Andrew Lucas | Coordinator Waste Management | alucas@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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