Job Description
Full job description
Deliver and implement administration of key resource recovery contracts and associated processes
Salary range from $130,929-$170,207.81 + Superannuation (subject to your skills & experience)
Flexibility with working across multiple City of Ryde worksites.
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role:
The Senior Coordinator Resource Recovery Operations is responsible for leading the delivery of Council’s waste and resource recovery services, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant operations across kerbside collection and processing contracts. The role oversees operational waste planning for future developments, monitors and manages contractor performance, sets service standards, and resolves operational issues to drive continuous improvement against KPIs and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate service performance reporting, manage operational and service continuity risks, and ensure the ongoing delivery of essential waste services. In parallel, you will provide operational leadership for major initiatives such as the introduction of FOGO services, support procurement and contract lifecycle activities, and ensure waste operations align with Council’s sustainability objectives, NSW Government targets and progress towards Net Zero.
Key requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Planning, Business Management, Environmental Science or equivalent technical skills and experience in waste management
Demonstrated experience in managing the routine aspects of Waste Contracts
Demonstrated ability to manage financial accounting
Ability to evaluate and report on development applications to meet the waste requirements of Council
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively engage with the community, internal staff, external contractors and key internal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player in the management and delivery of quality customer service
Sound written communications skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, reports and submissions
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks, meet deadlines and achieve targets
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong level of computer literacy using MS applications
Current driver’s licence
Your commencing annual salary will range from $130,929.08 to $170,207.81+ Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Monday, 27 April 2026 at 11:30pm
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however, you will need to complete your application without “logging-out” of the system.
In addition to answering the on-line questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or call Denise Torres on 0439XXXXXX for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety
Deliver and implement administration of key resource recovery contracts and associated processes
Salary range from $130,929-$170,207.81 + Superannuation (subject to your skills & experience)
Flexibility with working across multiple City of Ryde worksites.
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role:
The Senior Coordinator Resource Recovery Operations is responsible for leading the delivery of Council’s waste and resource recovery services, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant operations across kerbside collection and processing contracts. The role oversees operational waste planning for future developments, monitors and manages contractor performance, sets service standards, and resolves operational issues to drive continuous improvement against KPIs and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate service performance reporting, manage operational and service continuity risks, and ensure the ongoing delivery of essential waste services. In parallel, you will provide operational leadership for major initiatives such as the introduction of FOGO services, support procurement and contract lifecycle activities, and ensure waste operations align with Council’s sustainability objectives, NSW Government targets and progress towards Net Zero.
Key requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Planning, Business Management, Environmental Science or equivalent technical skills and experience in waste management
Demonstrated experience in managing the routine aspects of Waste Contracts
Demonstrated ability to manage financial accounting
Ability to evaluate and report on development applications to meet the waste requirements of Council
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively engage with the community, internal staff, external contractors and key internal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player in the management and delivery of quality customer service
Sound written communications skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, reports and submissions
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks, meet deadlines and achieve targets
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong level of computer literacy using MS applications
Current driver’s licence
Your commencing annual salary will range from $130,929.08 to $170,207.81+ Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Monday, 27 April 2026 at 11:30pm
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however, you will need to complete your application without “logging-out” of the system.
In addition to answering the on-line questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or call Denise Torres on 0439XXXXXX for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety
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