Senior Project Officer (Resource Recovery)

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of over 245000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Environment and Resource Recovery team for a dynamic Senior Project Officer (Resource Recovery) who is responsible for the implementation of resource recovery focused strategies and actions including waste and resource recovery littering and illegal dumping.

Reporting to the Coordinator Resource Recovery this role will also oversee the management of grant funding opportunities such as resource grants monitor grant outcomes budgets and manage interim and final reporting requirements.

The successful applicant will require:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Waste Management Environmental Science Environmental Management Environmental Health Sustainable Development or a related field
• Professional experience working in the resource recovery (waste) or in a related field
• Understanding of expectations to manage teams in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated high level analytical problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated high level customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated high level time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment
• Highly advanced written communication verbal communication interpersonal and computer literacy skills
• Sound knowledge of NSW waste and resource recovery related policy and legislation
• Sound knowledge of NSW waste and resource recovery related policy and legislation
• Class C drivers licence
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Download the position description here for more information.

About this role:

• Permanent full-time
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Located at Councils Auburn office with frequent travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 12 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1899.71 to $2184.67 per week plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role
• Mobile phone

What youll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required.

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

Contact Tim Nguyen Coordinator Resource Recovery onor for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 8 June 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.