We’re looking for a practical and community-focused Resource Recovery Officer to support Council’s kerbside collection, transfer station, waste education and resource recovery services.
This varied role combines customer service, contract and financial administration, project support, data collection and community engagement to help reduce waste to landfill and improve recycling and reuse.
- Permanent | Full Time
- 9-day fortnight available for full-time employees
- Salary: $72,454.20 - $83,534.02(Band 5) + superannuation
- Location: Daylesford and various locations across the municipality
What you’ll do
- Provide responsive support to residents and businesses on kerbside collection and transfer station services.
- Resolve service issues and work with contractors to achieve timely, customer-focused outcomes.
- Support contract administration, quotations, purchase orders, invoices and payments.
- Contribute to waste reduction, recycling and resource recovery initiatives.
- Undertake bin audits and support data collection and reporting.
- Assist with waste education, community initiatives and regulatory requirements.
About you
You’ll bring a relevant qualification or equivalent specialist experience in waste and resource management, environmental science, sustainability or a related field, together with developed knowledge of waste minimisation, recycling and resource recovery.
You’ll also have strong customer service, consultation and organisational skills, with experience supporting projects and contract administration, procurement or financial processing, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Enjoy meaningful work, a 9-day fortnight, four weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading, professional development, wellbeing support and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
For more information, contact Chantelle Hatzinikitas, Coordinator Resource Recovery, on 0408 684 ***.
Applications close: 8 November 2026 at 5.00 pm
Interviews: Planned between 16 and 20 November 2026.
Inclusion
Hepburn Shire Council is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, genders and identities.If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Resource Recovery Officer in Daylesford employer: Hepburn Shire Council
Hepburn Shire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the picturesque Hepburn Shire, staff enjoy a range of benefits including four weeks of annual leave, professional development opportunities, and access to wellbeing support, all while contributing to vital initiatives that promote access and equity for all residents. Join a passionate team committed to creating positive change and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the region.
