Senior Waste Contracts and Projects Officer – Browns Plains, QLD

At Osborne Richardson Australia, we specialise exclusively in the public sector, partnering with councils, departments, and statutory bodies nationwide for over 25 years. We connect skilled professionals with roles where their expertise drives meaningful outcomes for the community.

A leading local government council is seeking a Senior Waste Contracts and Projects Officer to join their team at the Browns Plains Waste and Recycling Facility (41 Recycle Way, Browns Plains, QLD 4118). This full-time, contract position, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week.

The Role:

You will oversee the council’s waste and recycling contracts and projects, ensuring services meet performance standards, deliver value to the community, and comply with contractual obligations. As the escalation point for contract management, you will resolve service issues, provide expert advice on procurement and development, and support stakeholders with waste collection arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage waste and recycling service contracts, monitoring contractor performance and compliance.
• Act as escalation point for service, contract, and customer enquiries or complaints.
• Provide expert advice on contract management, procurement, and project development.
• Plan and oversee projects to ensure services are fit for purpose and meet council standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality waste services.

About You:

• Key experience in contracts management, procurement and projects.
• Experience managing waste, recycling or Service contracts.
• Strong administration skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills to manage competing tasks.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills, comfortable managing escalations.

If interested, please apply via seek. If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to brooke@osbornerichardson.com.au.