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Project Manager - Kerbside Waste Reform Implementation

• Salary - $100k - $112k + Super
• Monthly RDO
• 3 Year Fixed Term

ABOUT MORELAND

Moreland is a progressive council with 180,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, array of fabulous festivals, cool pools, eclectic shops and our community of artists and creative industries. As a Council, we’ve been supporting our community through difficult times, and our long term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and creating great places.

Moreland Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engagement with, the Moreland community. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Moreland City Council is a great place to live, work and play. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This fixed term position will plan and coordinate the operational implementation of Council’s Kerbside Waste Reform Program, enabling Council to adapt its contracts, in-house waste collection services and resourcing, to ensure the Waste Unit can deliver the new waste service in the most cost effective way and within the timeframes agreed by Council.

Kerbside Waste Reform has already commenced and is articulated in Council’s Waste and Litter Strategy and Zero Carbon Moreland Plan.  Further support for change has been expressed through the State Government’s Recycling Victoria Policy introduced in 2020, which mandates requirements for a more standardised approach to waste and includes requirements for a separate glass, recycling, garbage and Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO), with deadlines for Councils to implement the changes.  The State Policy also seeks to educate community and incentivise reductions in waste to landfill through actions such as increasing the landfill levy. 

The role has a specific focus on program management ensuring all activities are planned and implemented to enable a smooth rollout, and that implementation of Council’s 4-bin collection service and booked hard waste service, are achieved on time within budget and to the scope, as approved by Council.

Our implementation should leverage off opportunities for collaboration with other Councils for procurement, collection trials and shared learnings, as well as align with industry capacity and capability, best appropriate practices as outlined by peak bodies, industry and government guidance.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE 

• A tertiary qualification in project management or related field and/or demonstrated experience managing complex projects/programs.
• Whilst not essential qualifications or experience in waste management, environmental management, engineering or science, sustainability, or related field, or demonstrated equivalent competencies gained through substantial experience in these or related fields.
• Demonstrated successful experience with multi-disciplinary project management
• Relevant local government or waste sector experience an advantage.
• This position does not require a Working with Children Check or a Driver’s Licence.

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER  

• The opportunity to work alongside a professional and supportive team
• Extensive opportunities for training and career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance
• Wellness programs- free gym classes & social club

For further information please contact Daniel Widdup - Unit Manager Waste Services on 8311 4327.

Applications close: 5pm, 28 February 2022. (*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications we may close this advert before the closing date).

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description. Please note that when applying for this role, you will be required to attach your valid Drivers Licence. Please have this ready when completing your application

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.