Lead, Waste and Resource Recovery Services

• Full time, permanent role

• Lead a team of 3

• Starting at $103,908 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity

As part of the City Operations Program, the Lead, Waste and Resource Recovery Services plays an important role in keeping Adelaide clean, sustainable, and future-focused. This role provides high-level professional, technical, and procedural advice on waste management, while ensuring Council’s waste and recycling services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with community and environmental expectations.

It’s a dynamic position that combines operational coordination, project management, and people leadership. You’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Waste Services Team by coordinating tasks, allocating resources, managing contracts and budgets, and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, internal teams, and community stakeholders.

You will also contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement, supporting the Team Leader, Waste and Cleansing in identifying opportunities to enhance performance, service delivery, and sustainability outcomes. You’ll be involved in introducing new technologies, reviewing policies and procedures, and helping shape Council’s approach to waste reduction and circular economy initiatives.

As a leader, you’ll foster a positive, accountable, and customer-focused culture where people feel supported to do their best work. You’ll provide clear direction, coach and develop team members, and ensure services are delivered to a consistently high standard, helping the City of Adelaide achieve its resource recovery and environmental goals.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where your technical expertise, people skills, and commitment to sustainability will make a real difference to the way Adelaide manages its waste and protects its environment for the future.

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About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in project or contract and/or leadership management or related field and/or commensurate demonstrated experience in most aspects of the selection criteria in lieu of formal qualifications Diploma and above.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop people in order to achieve quality outcomes.
• Proven experience and success in managing contracts in waste together with the ability to negotiate to achieve positive outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of waste and recycling principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, national and international waste and recycling issues and initiatives.
• Handling multiple, complex situations and the ability to recommend, implement and monitor solutions or corrective actions to achieve positive outcomes.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The City Operations Program ensures our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces are attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community. 

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Michel Diratani on 08 8203 7125.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Michel Diratani, Team Leader, Waste & Cleansing.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 24 November 2025.

Please be advised this is a full time, permanent role with a starting salary at the salaried Level 6 Classification commencing at $103,908 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au