- Annual Salary of $120,680.98 - $141,268.08 + Super
- Access
to a Leaseback Vehicle
- Based at our Croydon Park Operations Centre
- Flexible
work arrangements available including access to flexi-time
- Be
part of a team-oriented Team and well-respected Local Council

About us:

Recently named Australia’s Coolest Neighbourhood by Time Out, Burwood is a place on the move.

A diverse,
creative and globally connected community, Burwood is known for its vibrant
streets, distinctive public spaces, bold public art, and one of Sydney’s most
exciting food scenes. From cultural festivals and laneway activations to major
streetscape transformations, the city is constantly evolving.

Behind it all
is a Council that believes its people are the driving force of that momentum.
Our team is central to delivering the ambitious vision set out in
the Burwood Community Strategic Plan 2036, shaping how the city grows, how
it is experienced, and how it is seen by the world.

Your Position:

We are seeking
a visionary, highly motivated, and strategic leader to step into the role of
Manager Waste Services. In this
critical leadership position, you will drive the long-term sustainability,
financial viability, and operational excellence of Council’s waste management
services.

You will
champion high-value waste and environmental contracts, oversee a diverse heavy
vehicle and plant fleet, and lead progressive community waste education
programs and initiatives to accelerate resource recovery and achieve zero-waste
initiatives. This role requires a balance of sophisticated asset lifecycle
management, rigorous regulatory compliance, and influential stakeholder
engagement.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Excellent
written and oral communication skills
- Proven




contract management and procurement skills
- Proven
leadership skills with the ability to cultivate positive team cultures
- Masterful
command of waste management services including FOGO
- Willingness
to complete pre-employment checks including a police check, designated position
declaration and pre-employment medical

Key Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in waste
management, environmental management or a related discipline.
- Current NSW or Australian Class C Driver Licence.
- Extensive
experience leading complex operational services, including waste, cleansing,
fleet or related service functions.
- Strong
knowledge of contemporary waste management practices across residential,
commercial and public place waste services.
- Demonstrated
strategic leadership capability, including contributing to organisational
priorities, executive decision-making and service transformation.
- Proven
experience leading, developing and managing high-performing teams, building a
strong team culture and driving change and continuous improvement to deliver
positive community outcomes.
- Health
& Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks)
- Access
to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further
information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or
please contact Martin Jenner on 9***.

Closing date:

Applications close on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm.

AtBurwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicantsfrom all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed tocreating an environment where every member of our team feels respected,supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for abetter Burwood.

Inserving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.

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