Job Description

Are you a Waste Management, Resource Recovery or Environmental professional looking to make a positive environmental and social impact?

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At Endeavour Foundation, we're one of Australia's largest employers of people with disability, creating meaningful employment opportunities while delivering quality commercial services. Our purpose is simple – make possibility a reality.

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With resource recovery and waste management playing a key role in our operations, we're seeking a forward-thinking leader to help drive performance, sustainability, and employment outcomes across our growing portfolio.

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About the Role:

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As the Area Manager – Resource Recovery, you'll lead Endeavour Foundation's recycling and waste management operations across 3 Sites on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, partnering with Regional Councils and industry stakeholders to deliver strong operational, environmental, and financial outcomes.

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With full P&L; accountability, you'll oversee Resource Recovery Centres, waste transfer stations, and Recycle Markets while leading a dedicated team to maximise resource recovery, profitability, and employment opportunities for people with disability.

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What You'll Do:

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- Full accountability of Resource Recovery Centre Site Managers and operations.
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- Proactive and passionate leadership of safety, risks and compliance in all operations, including environmental management where required.
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- Lead and coordinate business activities to improve operational performance and outcomes determining risks and enhancing financial sustainability.
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- Translate strategy into practical terms for implementation,



creating a shared understanding of how successful commercial outcomes are integral to delivering person centred practice.
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- Deliver recycling and waste management activities that promote sustainable practices and align with environmental goals.
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- Create a workplace culture that promotes the opportunity for people with disabilities to learn real-life employment skills that align with their NDIS goals.
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- Deliver strategy through building a capable, relevant, high performing and compliant workforce.
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- Engage with industry associations and Council to maintain Endeavour Foundation's profile as a leading service provider and employer.
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What We're Looking For:

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- Understanding of Environmental legislation and ability to translate that knowledge into performance standards and outcomes.
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- Experience within the commercial operations in one of the following - Resource Recovery, Waste Management, Document Destruction, e-waste Recycling and Recycle Market/Second-hand Shop operations.
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- Ability to oversee operations that deliver high-quality and safe commercial outcomes with a focus on financial sustainability.
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- Proficient in written and verbal communication for effective stakeholder engagement.
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- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to navigate complex situations.
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- Ability to manage conflict whilst remaining calm and alert.Working knowledge of quality assurance programs and industry best-practice standards.
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- Proven operational performance management skills in alignment with divisional performance targets, KPIs and P&L; management.
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- Commitment to continuous learning and career development.
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Benefits of joining #teampossible:

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- Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you!
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- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
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- Encouraged and supported ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities
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- An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members
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- Corporate Health Insurance plans and discounts with our corporate partners
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- Paid parental leave
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Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.

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📌 Area Manager - Resource Recovery (Queensland)
🏢 Endeavour Foundation
📍 Queensland