Coordinator Waste Collection Services

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Remuneration: Band 8 salary up to $147,260.59 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

Join Wyndham Council, one of the fastest growing and diverse municipalities in Australia to lead the provision of waste collection services that are customer-focused, sustainable, innovative, responsive and aligned to Council’s strategic planning objectives as well as our statutory and regulatory obligations.

This role has 3 direct reports and 13 indirect reports who will work alongside you to lead contracted services, community education and behaviour change in waste management practices, along with managing a significant operational budget.

You will utilise your previous experience in waste management and financial strategy to critically assess the value and success of waste management services in meeting key strategic objectives, whilst keeping our customers at the forefront of all decision making.

What your day will look like

·         Overseeing the delivery and performance of Council’s contracted waste collection services, including kerbside, recyclables, FOGO, hard waste, and voucher programs

·         Ensuring all waste services comply with state government policies, regulatory requirements, and align with Council’s strategic objectives

·         Leading the development, procurement, and administration of high value, long term waste service contracts

·         Analysing service performance data, developing business cases, and implementing strategies and programs to optimise operations, meet targets, and improve service delivery

·         Managing budgets, fees, and charges for waste services

·         Leading and developing a high performing, customer-focused team that delivers on organisational objectives, service innovations and business improvement outcomes

What you will bring

·         Degree or diploma course in engineering, sustainability, environmental management or waste management, and experience in the field of specialist expertise plus qualifications in management OR lesser formal qualifications together with extensive and diverse experience

·         Demonstrated experience in the development and management of high value, complex long-term service contracts specifically related to the waste sector

·         Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and coordinate the delivery of waste collections services and a working knowledge of other waste management and disposal practices

·         Extensive knowledge of current legislation, government policy and regulatory requirements relating to waste management and a thorough understanding of the environmental and safety issues that may impact waste management in the municipality

·         Demonstrated ability to develop and manage high value budgets

·         Demonstrated ability to develop Strategy and Policy

·         Demonstrable skills in service development and implementation, including identifying new projects and services, repositioning existing services to meet community need

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders

·         Extensive experience leading high performing teams

·         Working with Children’s check

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Darren Martin, Manager Waste & Resource Recovery on 9394 6833.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.