Applications close: 1 September 2026
Waste Services Officer
Permanent full-time
35 hours a week + Variable day off every 19-days
Salary: $82,918.16 - $96,364.07 + 12% Superannuation per annum

Be part of a team committed to delivering productive, compliant, and customer-focused waste services for one of NSW's most unique regional communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who enjoys working with data, building stakeholder relationships, and contributing to environmentally sustainable outcomes for the community.

What You'll Do

As our Waste Services Officer, you will report to the Coordinator Waste Services and play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused waste services across the Wingecarribee Shire.

In this role, you will assist with the administration and management of Council's domestic and commercial waste collection, disposal, and processing contracts, ensuring services continue to meet the current and future needs of our community. You will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reconciling waste data, preparing reports, and supporting compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Working closely with coordinator, contractors, internal stakeholders, and the community, you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the effective delivery of Council's waste management programs.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035,



we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You'll also get to enjoy:

- Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation

- Generous leave entitlements

- Variable day off every 19-days

- Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines

- Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available

- Flexible working arrangements – WFH opportunities

- Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income

- The Welcome Experience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to or have moved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community. -nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

- Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.

- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You'll Need (Essential Criteria)

1. Diploma in Business Administration/Finance or related discipline,



or extensive experience in administration

2. Demonstrated high level experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

3. Sound understanding of dealing with internal and external customers including written and verbal communication on a daily basis, including the ability to apply discretion with sensitive information

4. Demonstrated experience in the provision of accurate reports from complex data systems/ sources applying attention to detail, accuracy within an agreed timeframe.

5. Sound understanding of contract requirements and management.

6. An understanding of local government and role within the community.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

- Resume - A current resume outlining your relevant skills, experience, and employment history.

- Relevant Certifications - Copies of any qualifications, licenses, or accreditations required for the role.

- Responses to the Essential Criteria (Statement of Claims) - A completed Statement of Claims addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description. Use this document to provide detailed examples demonstrating how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet each essential criterion.

Have Questions?

- Contact Mitchell Copas, Coordinator Waste Services, Mitchell Copas on 04•• ••• 816.

Applications close: 1 September 2026 – don’t miss this opportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at [email protected], by phone on13•• ••• 888 or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.

📌 Waste Services Officer (Moss Vale)
🏢 Wingecarribee Shire Council
📍 Moss Vale