ABOUT US:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

As the Waste Compliance and Contracts Officer at KSC, your primary role is to ensure that Kempsey Shire’s waste facilities and services operate in accordance with regulatory compliance, whilst ensuring that the Council’s key waste, recycling, construction and maintenance contractors comply with contracted conditions.

As the Waste Compliance and Contracts Officer you will:

• Ensure operations within the Waste Management Centre and the Waste Transfer Stations are legislatively compliant and efficient. In particular, all waste facilities should be compliant with Work Health and Safety (WHS, SafeWork) and environmental regulations (EPA) as well as Council’s operational licence requirements (EPL).
• Ensure all waste services are operational.
• Ensure all environmental and WHS documentation, policies, systems and work practices are up to date, compliant, effective and appropriately implemented.
• ·Assist in project managing site improvements and waste projects that improve/achieve regulatory, site or contract compliance.
• Improve the management of waste collection, disposal and recycling contracts to ensure quality service and best value is provided to the LGA.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.