Landfill Operations (Environment) Officer

About the opportunity

Are you passionate about environmental protection and sustainability? We have a rewarding temporary opportunity for you to join our team at the Cessnock Waste Management Centre as a Landfill Environment Officer on a 12 month contract.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee compliance with the Environmental Protection Licence, drive improvements in the landfill’s environmental performance, and integrate Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) into all Council activities. Your work will be central to advancing our environmental stewardship and regulatory adherence.

Some key responsibilities will be:

• Reviewing and updating the Landfill Environmental Management Plan (LEMP), Pollution Response Incident Management Plan (PRIMP), and other crucial environmental documentation required by the EPA;
• Conducting regular audits of both operational and closed sites to maintain rigorous environmental standards; 
• Coordinating site monitoring programs, including methane, groundwater, and leachate assessments, to ensure compliance; and
• Leading staff training sessions on environmental compliance and interpreting monitoring results to propose and implement corrective actions for any exceedances.

Please note this position is advertised as Landfill Operations (Environment) Officer, however, the position title is 'Landfill Environment Officer' as reflected in the position description. 

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$85,156 - $97,929  per annum plus superannuation 

The Benefits

• Temporary Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 11.5% superannuation 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Lease back vehicle  - Full private use available
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

About you

To thrive in this role, you should hold a degree in environmental science, environmental health, environmental engineering, waste management, or a related field and experience in managing licensed landfill facilities is essential.

What's next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume and cover letter. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 24 October 2024 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Tim Bezzina, Waste Services and Resource Recovery Coordinator, on (02) 4993 4369

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.