Programs Officer Waste Services (9983)

Location: Clearys Gates Depot
Employment status: Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,138 to $99,635 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

About the role

As the Program Officer Waste Services, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of waste management and circular economy initiatives across the City of Hobart. Working closely with the Program Manager Waste and Circular Economy, you'll help drive strategic goals and contribute to the City's transition toward more sustainable waste practices.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Support compliance, auditing and reporting activities for waste services and operations
• Coordinate policies, procedures, and performance measures aligned with the City's Waste Strategy. 
• Manage consultants, contractors, and stakeholders across a range of waste-related projects. 
• Assist in delivering capital and maintenance programs, and contribute to circular economy initiatives
• Help ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused waste and resource recovery services.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful environment outcomes and be part of a forward-thinking team shaping Hobart's sustainable future. 

Learn more about the role in the position description: Program Officer Waste Services PD

About you

We are looking for a motivated and experiences professional with a strong background in operational service delivery and environmental management. You bring a collaborative mindset, practical leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience in waste of environmental services
• Experience coordinating environmental management systems and supervising teams or contractors.
• Strong understanding of WHS principles, quality assurance, and contract administration
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, with a calm and professional approach. 

The following qualifications and experience are also desirable:

• Waste management experience or plant operation skills.
• Heavy Rigid Licence and familiarity with operating heavy vehicles or machinery.
• Project and change management capabilities to support evolving service needs.

You're digitally literate, values-driven, and ready to contribute to the City's strategic waste and circular economy goals!

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Free membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

As a Local Government Recreation Centre in the City of Hobart, we can offer excellent training and support for career growth.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of Qualifications, National Police History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Fiona McAlpine, Program Manager Waste and Circular Economy, on 03 6278 0272 or email fiona.mcalpine@hobartcity.com.au 

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 27 July 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application. Candidates that do not supply a copy of the mandatory qualifications, will not be progressed to interview.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.