Sydney
CLEANSING & WASTE SERV/City Cleansing & Resource Recovery/City Services
Full Time/Permanent
$98,481.00 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Contract Officer to join the rapidly growing Contracts team. In this exciting new role, you will be responsible for ensuring the needs of our community are being met by undertaking field audits, contributing to service delivery resolutions and building positive relationships with stakeholders.
You will contribute to the delivery of waste and recycling services to the community and help achieve the City’s residential waste targets and commitment to:
- Reducing waste generation per capita by 15% by 2030; and
- Diverting 90% of residential waste (35% as source separated recycling) from landfill by 2030.
The successful candidate will have:
- TAFE certificate 4 Level or higher in a relevant discipline such as contract management, business management, project management, procurement and finance, or demonstrated equivalent experience. A university degree will be well regarded, though not essential
- Experience with stakeholder management and an ability to develop constructive relationships with contractors, stakeholders and other partners with the City
- Strong problem solving and resolution skills to identify and provide solutions to service delivery issues
- Good written and communication skills, with experience using Word, Excel and Outlook, or similar
- A Valid NSW Driver’s license (Class C)
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm, Wedneday 29 April 2026.
For more information, contactBrandon Louie, Contract Coordinator - Waste on 02 8019 6909.
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us atrecruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9333.
Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.
