Cairns Regional Council plays a fundamental role in planning and providing for the Cairns community. Servicing a population of over 150,000 across an area of nearly 1700km2 from Bramston Beach to Palm Cove, we deliver more than 400 services and functions.

With the mission of “providing for today, preparing for tomorrow”, Cairns Regional Council delivers a myriad of programs and services designed to promote the wellbeing of residents, the environment and the local economy. 

In addressing the challenges of population growth, climate change, environmental management, economic development and social wellbeing, we strive to create a sustainable, secure and vibrant future for our community.

Manager Waste

This is a key leadership position within Water and Waste Department and is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Waste Services Branch including:

• effective management of Council’s waste and recycling functions;
• review and implementation of Cairns Regional Council’s Waste Management Strategy; and
• provision of high level strategic direction to the General Manager Water and Waste.

To be successful in the role you will have demonstrated experience in a management role in public or private sector solid waste or recycling organisation; and a commitment to and practice of a participative leadership style that supports, motivates and inspires individual, team and corporate achievements. You must have a high level of experience in Contract Development, Tendering Processes and Contract Management as well as experience in Financial Control and Planning of Operational activities in Waste Management or related Utility Industries. You will have superior communication and negotiation skills, including a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff and a range of internal and external customers, as well as a proven ability to promote and support the achievement of a customer focused organisation

This position offers outstanding leadership opportunities, excellent working conditions, a generous salary package and a motor vehicle. This is a rare opportunity to balance a challenging and varied professional role with living the unique lifestyle that Tropical North Queensland has to offer.

Refer to the Information Kit on Cairns Regional Council's website for a full listing of Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria. 

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing, and a national police history and Directorship checks. 

How to Apply: 

Your application must be submitted online via Cairns Regional Council's website - http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/council/employment