Waste Management Officer

Waste Management Officer

Noosa Council values the contribution of our people and is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to foster an inclusive environment that promotes health and wellbeing, work-life balance and meaningful career development.

Join our supportive and progressive organisation and be part of a team delivering on our vision - ‘Noosa Shire – different by nature’

The Opportunity

Help make a positive impact on your community by supporting sustainable waste and resource recovery services. This varied role offers a mix of field and office-based work, from monitoring facilities and responding to customer enquiries to supporting compliance and service improvements. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering practical environmental outcomes for our community.

Vacancy Details

• Position Status - Full-Time
• Employee Type - Permanent
• Department - Infrastructure Services
• Branch - Waste
• Classification Qld LGIA (Stream A) - State 2017, Division 2, Section 1 - Administrative, Clerical, Technical, Professional, Community Service, Supervisory and Managerial Services
• Position Remuneration LGOA Level 3
• $84,823 base annual salary
• $96,281 Total Remuneration Package which is based on a full-time employee and inclusive of 12% Employer superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Location - Tewantin Administration Building
• Advertised - Internally and Externally
• Closing Date - 11.59pm (AEST) Thursday 17 July 2026

About You

You are a proactive and organised professional with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You can work effectively with customers, contractors and colleagues, manage competing priorities, and deliver practical solutions. Committed to high-quality service, compliance and safe, efficient outcomes, you bring experience in waste management, environmental services or a related operational field.

Key Responsibilities

• Support waste management and resource recovery services through operational monitoring, site inspections and safe, compliant service delivery.
• Respond to customer enquiries, requests and complaints, collaborating with customers, contractors and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Monitor compliance with environmental approvals, legislation and site management plans, including investigations and illegal dumping responses.
• Analyse and report operational data to support performance reporting, identify improvements and enhance Waste Team services.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in waste management, environmental services, compliance, or a similar operational environment.
• Ability to conduct site inspections, identify operational or compliance issues, and maintain accurate records in accordance with procedures.
• Strong customer service skills, with experience handling enquiries, investigating requests, and resolving complaints effectively.
• Experience collecting, analysing, and reporting operational data to support performance monitoring and service improvement.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and contribute to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV level qualification (or relevant vocational training), in waste management, environmental operations, compliance, local government, business administration or a related discipline
• Current C Class Driver Licence

Work where others Holiday. Be part of something Different.

At Noosa Council, being Different by Nature is more than our location, it reflects how we work, how we support our people, and how we serve our community.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, where diversity is valued and equal opportunity underpins our recruitment, development and career opportunities.

Our people play an important role in protecting Noosa’s unique natural environment while delivering services that support a thriving and sustainable community. Through our Certified Agreement 2025 and broader workforce initiatives, we have made a strategic investment in our employees to provide financial security, modern flexibility and meaningful wellbeing support throughout their careers.

Financial Security and Stability

• Guaranteed salary increase as part of the Certified Agreement, delivering 14.5% increase over 3 years or CPI (whichever is greater)
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible Work and Work-Life Balance

• Flexible working arrangements in consultation with your manager
• Modern flex-time framework allowing employees to adjust working hours and bank time
• Ability to structure work patterns to support family, personal and professional commitments
• Right to Disconnect provisions, supporting clear boundaries between work and personal time

Health, Wellbeing and Support

• 5 days Wellbeing Leave supporting mental health and personal wellbeing
• 5 days Reproductive Health Leave supporting preventative care, treatment and reproductive health needs
• 20 days Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential professional support
• Workplace wellness initiatives and wellbeing programs
• Discounted access to Council facilities
• Annual flu vaccination program/annual skin checks

Family and Community Support

• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
• 2 weeks paid partner leave for secondary caregivers
• Access to carers leave to support family responsibilities

Career Development and Opportunity

• Training, mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Internal career mobility and secondment opportunities
• Opportunities to broaden experience through Council projects and initiatives.
• The ability to contribute to meaningful work that supports the long-term sustainability of the Noosa community

Further Questions

Please contact Peita Otterbach, Waste Coordinator, on (07) 5329 6422 for any further information regarding the position.

Noosa Council is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Covering an area of 872 square km. Noosa has a proud history of preserving its natural environment and is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The region offers a unique mix of stunning beaches, national parks, lakes and lush hinterland, which makes it one of the greatest places in Australia to live and work.