Description

Are you a strategic, people focused leader with deep expertise in waste and recycling facility operations and a commitment to customer service? Join us to shape the future of sustainable waste and resource management for our growing community.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Waste & Recycling Operations Manager to lead the delivery of Council’s waste and recycling facility operations, including the oversight of capital upgrades. This role oversees multisite operations, drives innovation, ensures compliance with legislation, and leads a diverse team of professional, technical, and operational staff.

You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible services that meet customer service standards while guiding the development of long-term waste infrastructure and contributing to Council’s circular economy and sustainability goals.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Lead day to day waste and recycling operations across multiple facilities.
• Oversee capital works, construction, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Manage high value budgets, diverse funding sources, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, waste, safety and public health legislation.
• Build a high performing, customer focused culture across large and diverse teams.
• Represent Council and advocate policy positions at regional, state, and federal levels.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and resource recovery outcomes.

Requirements

Key indicators for success: 

• Passion and commitment to drive excellent service delivery across all operations.
• Degree in engineering, environment, business or similar.
• Significant experience leading waste and recycling operations across multiple sites.
• Strong project management capability, including capital works and principal contracting.
• Financial management skills and experience with large, complex budgets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of waste and recycling policy issues impacting local government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Environmental Protection Act, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, WHS Act, and related policy.
• Valid C Class driver’s licence.
• Criminal history check.
• Participation in afterhours/on call roster.
• Mandatory vaccinations (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus).

Why choose Logan City Council? 

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community. 

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including: 

• Salary: Competitive salary, plus superannuation, plus vehicle lease or allowance
• Accrue Additional Leave - Use your annual leave for when you want a break and accrue additional Christmas Leave throughout the year.
• Work-Life Balance – Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year!
• Flexible Work – We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Health & Wellness – Access to Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Salary Packaging – Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
• Professional Growth – Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment – Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Engage – Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase with big picture thinkers helping to shape our future. There’s purpose in our step and fresh energy in the air, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and value for money – with heart. 

Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity are in our DNA. The people of Logan are proud there are mavericks, makers and innovators who call this city home. We know our community and we care about them, when you join our Council, we want you to feel valued and understand how you are helping to shape the future of Logan.

Interested?

Applications can be made via SEEK by closing date of midday, 20th April 2026 at the following link:

SEEK - Manager Waste and Recycling Operations Advertisement

For more information, email MichaelAsnicar@logan.qld.gov.au 

Important Note:

• All documents are to be uploaded in PDF format & submitted online.
• Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be retained for up to 12 months for future consideration.
• If you require assistance or an adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please contact TAPTeam@logan.qld.gov.au

Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Please click the link for more information about Logan City Council’s Application process – Logan City Council