At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead NAWMA in shaping innovative waste and resource recovery solutions.
- Company: Join one of Australia's most progressive waste management authorities.
- Benefits: Full-time executive role with significant impact on environmental services.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and build community relationships.
- Why this job: Steer a sophisticated organisation through growth and transformation in sustainability.
- Qualifications: Proven executive experience in service delivery, ideally in waste management or environmental services.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
About NAWMA
National Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) is recognised as one of Australia's most progressive waste management and resource recovery authorities.
NAWMA provides best‐practice waste management and resource recovery services to a range of clients including businesses, industry and regional SA councils, with its predominant services serving the City of Salisbury, City of Playford and Town of Gawler.
Owned by local government but operated as a business, NAWMA offers a unique blend of operational, governance, financial and technological challenges.
Role Overview
The NAWMA Board seeks an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to shape the next decade of waste, energy and resource recovery solutions for Northern Adelaide.
This rare opportunity allows you to steer a sophisticated organisation through growth, transformation and major strategic decision‐making, including evaluating long‐term landfill alternatives and developing next‐generation recovery and resource‐optimisation systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and champion NAWMA's strategic direction.
- Lead a high‐performing, values‐driven workforce and culture.
- Oversee complex operations, assets, major projects and commercial partnerships.
- Drive innovation across recycling, organics, energy recovery, residual waste and circular‐economy initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with councils, regulators, industry partners and the community.
- Provide confident public leadership in a changing regulatory and environmental landscape.
- Desired Qualifications & Experience
You are an accomplished executive with a track record in complex service delivery, ideally within waste management, resource recovery, infrastructure, water utilities, environmental services or local government.
Production, utility or contracting/consulting experience is also suitable if you can adapt to the solid waste management industry.
Commercial acumen, strategic clarity, strong stakeholder influence, exemplary communication and governance capability are essential.
Qualifications in engineering, environmental science, business, commerce or a related discipline are essential; postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded.
- Job Details
- Seniority level: Executive
- Employment type: Full‐time
- Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management
- Industries: Environmental Services, Wholesale Recyclable Materials, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management
- Application Process
For details of the Position Description please visit www. vuca. com. au/nawma or contact VUCA Director Mr Paul Bell on 0412 552 302 for a confidential discussion during business hours.
Please forward your letter of application and CV in MS Word format to nawma@vuca. com. au by COB 2nd January 2026.
Chief Executive Officer in Sydney employer: NORTHERN ADELAIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
As a leading waste management organisation in Australia, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to drive meaningful change in resource recovery. Our commitment to professional development ensures that team members have ample opportunities for growth, while our dynamic environment encourages creative solutions to complex challenges. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainability.
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NORTHERN ADELAIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Recruitment Team
