Are you passionate about environment sustainability? Do you have experience leading a team? We want to hear from you! Our Resource Recovery team is currently on the lookout for a Manager to lead the team and who will play a crucial role in providing specialist service and advice across multiple council operations to the community in relation to resource recovery and waste management.
Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community
What this role looks like:
- Manage the tendering, contract administration and supervision
- Coordinate and manage contracts, contractors, consultants and consultancy
- Capture, review and regularly report performance data to senior
- Develop internal and external partnerships to promote council services and
- Provide strategic advice to internal customers on matters relating to resource recovery and waste management.
What are we seeking in our new team member:
- Demonstrated knowledge & principles to lead, supervise & manage (2+ years’ experience) in relation to Resource Recovery, Waste Management & Council related activities.
- Postgraduate Qualification in Management, Sustainability/ Natural Resource Management or Public Health.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, Environmental Science or related
- You are a holder of a NSW Drivers Licence (Class C).
Benefits of working with us:
A salary of up to $243K per annum (including Superannuation Car and Package Allowance), paid weekly. Opportunities for training to keep your skills up to date. An opportunity for bonus payments and to participate in wellbeing initiatives and benefits available to staff through our EBA and other programs.
Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page,
Careers at Council by 5pm on Friday 15 May 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.
People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at
hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Please note that recruitment and offers of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. 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.
