Waste Officer

• Support the delivery of Council's Waste Collection Contract and Waste Strategy 
• Mix of administration & customer service skills
• Excellent career building opportunity

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

In this role you provide a high level of customer service to ensure all waste related enquiries are managed in a timely and effective manner. You will also carry out administrative processes and procedures to support Council’s waste services including preparing quotes, invoices, and assisting in debt recovery.

You will also prepare and/or conduct site inspections, update policies and procedures, and ensure all data management systems are up to date with correct details.

About You

We are seeking an organised and customer centric individuals to support the Circular Economy Team. To be successful in this role you will need to be resilient with an ability to handle difficult customers in providing quality customer service.

In addition, you will also need:

• Proven administration experience
• Excellent time management and organisational
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient level of PC literacy

Your commencing annual salary will range from $81,854.82 to $106,411.27 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications. 

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Adam Hamawi on 02 9952 8131 for a confidential discussion.

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