$106,988 plus 9.5% Superannuation

Temporary to 30 October 2024

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

Reporting to the Team Leader Waste Services you will lead a highly motivated and engaged team that is responsible for waste and recycling services for the commercial sector. This includes the development and expansion of the innovative waste and recycling hub networks to accommodate city growth while improving resource recovery and amenity outcomes. The position will provide leadership in managing waste and recycling issues within the CBD and be a key stakeholder in a range of projects being implemented to our streets and laneways as our beautiful city recovers from the impacts of Covid.

The successful candidate will be an authentic and engaging leader, and will provide the knowledge and skills for their team to thrive. Demonstrating strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal/external). You will possess strong analytical and lateral thinking skills to take the initiative, drive change and implement innovation.

This is an exciting time to join a dynamic and collaborative team in delivering and achieving the best for our City!

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

•Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
•Demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve high performance outcomes with coaching skills to develop team capabilities, team cohesion and the ability to effectively manage conflict and under performance.
•Tertiary qualification and/or significant experience and proven achievement in a relevant field.
•A record of achievement and innovation in people management and leadership in a dynamic and political environment, and creating an environment focussed on staff engagement, accountability and decision making.
•Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and maintain business plans and associated budgetary and financial management requirements.
•High level contract and project management skills with the ability to scope and manage activities for major municipal services that are of high quality, timely and meet budget.
•Demonstrated knowledge and application of waste management principles and practices necessary to strategically manage the waste generated within the City.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:
•attach your resume
•attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to James Roscoe, Team Leader Waste Services

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Wednesday 28 October 2020

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.