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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking a passionate and suitably experienced professional to join our Asset Management and Resource Recovery team. Reporting to the Manager Asset Management and Resource Recovery, this position is part of a motivated and professional team dedicated to delivering positive resource recovery environmental outcomes across the Shire. The position plays a vital role in the development and implementation of programs, projects and practices to ensure protection and improvement of environmental compliance relating to landfill and resource recovery operations.

This is a part time (22.5 hours per week), temporary position for parental leave relief for a period of up to 12 months.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in an environmental engineering or environmental science related field.
• Proven operational experience in the application of environmental management principles in the waste management industry.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in managing legislative instruments such as licences, approvals and waste management planning and procurement.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation and presentation of environmental compliance engineering reports.
• Demonstrated professional knowledge of environmental legislation including Protection of Environment Operations Act 1997, Local Government Act and EPA Act.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and application of environmental management and or engineering techniques associated with landfill and transfer stations.
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of budget administration, contract management and financial management.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate with relevant stakeholders on complex matters through effective written and verbal communication.

The rewards

• An annual part time salary range of $63,100 to $72,400 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 4 July 2025

Specific enquiries

Lloyd Isaacson | Manager Asset Management and Resource Recovery | 0427 963 884

How to apply

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