Senior Resource Recovery Officer

About the role

A permanent full-time Senior Resource Recovery Officer is needed in Emerald to help deliver the Council's waste management and resource recovery objectives. The role combines technical expertise, project delivery and community engagement to improve waste diversion, reduce contamination and maximise resource recovery.

Key responsibilities

• Support the operation and continuous improvement of the landfill, Resource Recovery Area and waste management services
• Monitor contractor performance, manage contract requirements and contribute to procurement and tender processes
• Support environmental compliance, waste levy obligations, data reporting and operational audits
• Coordinate and deliver waste minimisation, recycling and resource recovery projects and initiatives
• Develop and deliver community education and behaviour change campaigns on waste reduction and recycling
• Analyse waste data to identify ways to improve efficiency and diversion
• Provide technical advice, prepare reports and support the Waste Management Strategy

Required profile

• Experience in waste management, resource recovery, environmental services or a related field
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused, able to build relationships with contractors, stakeholders and the community
• Strong project and contract management capability and understanding of environmental compliance and reporting
• Qualification or relevant experience in sustainability, environmental science, environmental engineering, waste management, project management, environmental education or a related field
• Queensland C class provisional driver's licence and General Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain it before starting)
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a permanent work visa; temporary visa holders may be appointed on a temporary basis

What we offer

• Remuneration of $118,529.96 - $133,435.72 per annum including superannuation and allowances
• Superannuation scheme, 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, fortnightly or monthly RDOs and annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options, wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume by 23 November 2026; applicants progress to a shortlisting process. Pre-employment checks include right to work, criminal history, medical assessment and reference checks.