Description

Senior Waste Contracts & Projects Officer | Local Government | Browns Plains $58.06 per hour + Super | Immediate Start | Contract to 25 September 2026, potential extension.

Are you an experienced contracts professional with a passion for sustainability and delivering real outcomes for the community? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a broad and meaningful portfolio within a large, well-resourced local government waste and resource recovery team.

About the Role

This senior position sits at the heart of how a major council plans, delivers and continuously improves its waste and recycling services. You'll lead the management of complex service contracts from end to end — working directly with contractors and stakeholders to ensure agreements are fit for purpose, performance standards are met, and the community gets the quality of service it deserves.

You'll be the go-to escalation point for contract and operational matters, which means your communication skills and ability to navigate complexity calmly and confidently will be just as important as your technical expertise.
Beyond contract management, you'll contribute to broader waste and recycling projects, review development applications for waste infrastructure suitability, prepare reports and advice for decision makers, and play an active role in shaping policy and strategy that supports a more sustainable city.

Key selection criteria:

• Solid experience in contract management, procurement or a related discipline, ideally within local government or a similar regulated environment
• Sound knowledge of waste, recycling and resource recovery legislation and service delivery — or the ability to get across it quickly
• Strong administration skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence managing escalated enquiries and resolving complex issues
• Sharp organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to deadlines
• A current C class driver's licence (required)
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call roster

The Details

• Browns Plains Waste and Recycling Facility, Browns Plains (4118)
• $58.06 per hour + superannuation
• Immediate start through to 25 September 2026

How to Apply
If this sounds like the role you've been waiting for, please send through your updated resume for review to brooke@osbornerichardson.com.au

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