Manager Environment and Resource Recovery

• A varied and challenging Senior Leadership role, managing environmental, biosecurity and waste and resource recovery functions.
• Attractive total remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate, which will include a vehicle allowance and 12% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options and salary packaging arrangements available.

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast.  Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the gold rush history of Gympie, and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity. 

The CBD of Gympie is the central hub to the Gympie region, which is two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. Council offices are located in Gympie's town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.

Gympie Regional Council is moving forward and now is an exciting time to join this local government in a pivotal senior leadership role.  Be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team to drive Council's direction and support corporate goals by acting as a change agent and enabler to achieve new strategies and team cohesion, to strengthen the operational platform of work teams that capitalizes on current and future growth opportunities for Council, while optimizing the experience for our customers.

Manager Environment and Resource Recovery

Remuneration: This position will offer an attractive total remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate depending upon qualifications and experience.  The position will be offered on a contract basis for a term of 5 years.

Closing Date: Sunday 31st March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

This is a unique opportunity for the qualified and experienced senior leadership professional to bring their expertise to a role that will manage the functional areas of Environment, Biosecurity and Waste and Resource Recovery Services with a focus on continuous improvement that will enhance Council’s approach to environmental sustainability.  We are seeking a dynamic and inclusive leadership style with a proven ability to lead a cross-functional team in innovative environmental projects, the development of key environmental policies and strategies that delivers improved environmental outcomes, as well as the delivery of council’s resource recovery services.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead and manage a team of professional staff in the functional areas of Environment Services, Biosecurity and Waste and Resource Recovery to maintain and enhance the Gympie regions natural environment, and sustainability outcomes for the community.
• Protect and enhance the wellbeing of the community through the provision of environmental management, bushfire mitigation programs, biosecurity programs, and waste management programs.
• Provide high level technical advice on environmental and resource recovery policy, strategy and programs that provide sustainable outcomes and conservation of the natural environment across the Gympie region.
• Meet the compliance objectives for Council in regard to waste facilities management and biosecurity functions for the Gympie Region.
• Manage council’s programs and obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2014. 
• Manage a multi-functional budget with the ability to forecast to ensure the highest level of service provision to Council’s customers.
• Provide high level advice and over oversight of Council’s procurement processes and contract management for the functional areas of the branch.
• Develop and implement strategies and policies for Council’s environmental activities and commercial and domestic waste management responsibilities.
• Provide accurate technical advice on the management of Council’s landfills, resource recovery and transfer stations.
• Develop and implement waste education programs and projects which respond to key issues in Council’s Environmental Strategy and Waste Strategies.
• Promote and foster a positive team approach to the delivery of timely and accurate assessments, advice and documentation.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Director Community Sustainability, Alex Stengl on 07 5481 0404 or email alex.stengl@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

How to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Click 'APPLY'
3) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
4) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. 

Applications close on Sunday 31st March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.