Resource Recovery Project Officer
Rewarding Career Opportunity at The Hills Shire Council
- Health and Wellbeing Days
- Supportive team culture
- Onsite Parking
About the role:
Are you a problem solver? Do you have above average interpersonal skills? We want to hear from you! The Hills Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Resource Recovery team as a Resource Recovery Project Officer. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, as it involves developing and implementing a wide range of waste and resource recovery strategies, projects, and programs that make a real impact.
What this role looks like:
- Responsible for the development and implementation of waste and resource recovery strategies, projects, program and activities
- Proactively undertaking project work identified within relevant plans and policies
- Develop, administer and analyse reports
- Resolve customer phone, online and face-to-face enquiries.
- Participate in joint projects, programs and events with local, regional, state and other relevant bodies
- Assist with the planning and delivery of educational programs, events, activities and projects
What are we seeking in our new team member:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environment or a related field
- Minimum 3 years relevant waste and resources recovery industry experience
- Local government experience in a similar position (desirable)
- Drivers Licence (Class C) – NSW
- High level interpersonal, organisational, verbal and written communication skills
- A self-motivated problem-solver that has the ability to develop practicals solutions, whilst applying project management skills and waste policy knowledge
Position details:
Competitive rate of pay $94K, pro-rata (excluding superannuation) + Vehicle Allowance $14,607 per annum
Benefits of working with us:
In addition to competitive rates of pay paid weekly, we offer additional benefits to staff including: paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity to earn organisational and individual bonus payments, discounted membership to our state of the art Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre, access to a Fitness Passport, free on-site parking, onsite café, modern offices and an active Social Club.
Next steps:
You may review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page and submit your application online at
www.thehills.nsw.gov.au by
5pm, Friday 26 September 2025. Please note that applications are assessed upon receipt. As you may be contacted, and interviews may be held prior, to the closing date, early submission of applications is encouraged
Feel free to reach out to the HR Team at
hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.
Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.
