Description
A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Supporting our Port Stephens Council Waste Strategy, we’re seeking an experienced leader to drive change and strategic direction across our Waste portfolio.
As Strategic Waste Coordinator, your focus will be on all aspects of strategic solid waste and recycling collection, processing and disposal services through contracts and service agreements, including contract and asset management.
Developing and reviewing policies that have significant resource and political implications, you will provide specialist advice to senior leadership across the organisation with regard to the overall direction Council will take when it comes to Waste.
Stepping into the role at a pivotal time to drive change and innovation at a Strategic level, you will play a vital role in growing Council’s confidence and progress on key waste priorities, planning for future pathways and in turn strengthening our contractor relationships and performance.
- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Base Salary Range: $117,660 to $138,428 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $11,211 motor vehicle allowance + $2,464 retention allowance
- You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
The key responsibilities of this role are listed within the position description here – view the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- A degree qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or equivalent
Post graduate qualifications in Waste Management - Demonstrated experience in project management, including the preparation and review of budgets and ability to work within timeframes
- Demonstrated experience in contract management and administration, including monitoring and quality assurance standards
- Experience in the preparation of strategic and policy documents
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with legislation, regulation and Codes of Practice that impact on waste management issues
- Proven experience in waste management operations
- Prior employment in a commercial waste management field
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
- What do you consider to be the key focus areas across Waste Management?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 22 March 2026
Contact: John Maretich, Assets Section Manager, on (02) 4988 0241 or 0418 169 583
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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Requirements
- A degree qualification in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or equivalent
Post graduate qualifications in Waste Management - Demonstrated experience in project management, including the preparation and review of budgets and ability to work within timeframes
- Demonstrated experience in contract management and administration, including monitoring and quality assurance standards
- Experience in the preparation of strategic and policy documents
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with legislation, regulation and Codes of Practice that impact on waste management issues
- Proven experience in waste management operations
- Prior employment in a commercial waste management field
