Coordinator Waste, Fleet and Rapid Response (Internal Applicants Only)

Please note, we will only be accepting applications from current Nillumbik Shire Council employees.

• Salary range of $128,750.93 and $144,026.84 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Permanent full time Position
• Access to RDOs
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work

About the role:

As the Coordinator Waste, Fleet and Rapid Response, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of Council's waste operations, resource recovery services, fleet management activities, rapid response services, operational projects, Recycling and Recovery Centre, and associated business support functions.

A typical day might include:

• Leading the delivery of waste, fleet, rapid response, Recycling and Recovery Centre, and operational project functions across the Operations Centre.
• Ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, sustainably and in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Providing leadership and oversight of major service contracts, fleet assets, waste operations, rapid response activities, recycling centre and operational projects.
• Managing operational budgets, business cases, capital projects and resource allocation to deliver service objectives.
• Managing waste service contracts to ensure contracted services meet agreed performance, quality, safety, financial and customer-service requirements.
• Supporting emergency management, business continuity and operational response functions as required.

What you will bring to the role:

• Significant experience in strategic and operational service delivery, including the development and implementation of service plans, policies, projects or business improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in contract management, procurement and contractor performance management.
• Highly developed people leadership skills, including workforce planning, performance management, succession planning and capability development.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Heath Gillett, Manager Operations Centre on 0394 333 220

Applications close: 12pm (AEDT), Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!