Resource recovery officer

Cleanaway Waste Management is seeking a Resource Recovery Officer in New South Wales, Australia, to support sustainability goals through stakeholder engagement, waste education, and audits. Responsibilities include conducting waste audits, improving resource recovery outcomes, and preparing performance reports. Candidates should have qualifications in Sustainability or Environmental Science, strong communication skills, and a valid Driver’s License. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Join Cleanaway’s Centre for Sustainability (C4S) to work with our customers to reach their Sustainability Goals, increase landfill diversion, and highlight Resource Recovery opportunities.

Reporting to the Senior Education Officer within the Municipal arm of C4S and based at Somersby, you will be involved in stakeholder engagement, waste education, auditing, conducting site assessments, and more. You will also be responsible for conducting education and engagement activities to increase participation in waste reduction and resource recovery within households and businesses.

Key Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To
• Deliver a range of waste audit activities for residents including methodology development and reporting.
• Improve resource recovery outcomes through planned delivery resulting in increased diversion and contamination reduction.
• Evaluate and optimize waste diversion strategies to maximize resource recovery.
• Prepare detailed reports on resource recovery program performance within the designated timeframes.
• Liaise with building and strata managers to ensure the correct use of their waste bins within their dwellings.
• Liaise with Council staff members and Cleanaway operations staff to identify residents’ education needs.
• Respond to contamination management requests from the Council.

About You
• Tertiary qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or other relevant fields are required.
• HR license is desirable or willingness to get one.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can effectively prioritise tasks.
• Tech savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Why join Cleanaway?
• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more.

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au .

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

Applications close: 05 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Vacancy No

520881

Work Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Central Coast NSW Australia

Categories

Engineering, Scientific & Technical, Customer Service