Coordinator Waste Service & DRRC

• Lead a high-profile Waste Services portfolio with real community impact.
• Shape the future of waste, recycling and resource recovery across Darebin.
• Lead a capable team and major contractor relationships.
• Drive innovation, service improvement and better customer outcomes.
• Make a visible difference to the way essential services are delivered.
• Competitive Salary plus superannuation, along with flexible working arrangements.

Your leadership can shape how a community manages waste for the future.

Take the lead on Darebin’s high-profile Waste Services portfolio, driving innovation, service excellence and sustainable outcomes across one of Victoria’s most progressive councils.

About the role:

Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of Darebin’s Waste Services portfolio, spanning kerbside collection, hard rubbish, dumped rubbish, litter prevention, the Darebin Resource Recovery Centre and major service contracts.

You’ll combine strategic leadership with operational delivery, ensuring services are safe, compliant, financially sustainable and responsive to community needs.

You will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Waste Services team.
• Oversee service delivery, performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage major contractors and complex service issues.
• Drive financial, safety, environmental and compliance outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and Council.
• Build strong relationships across government, industry and the community.
• Lead innovation and change across the portfolio.

About you:

You are an experienced waste services leader with the strategic capability, operational expertise and commercial judgement to lead a complex portfolio in a public-sector environment.

You will bring:

• Strong waste and resource recovery experience.
• Proven people and contractor leadership.
• Strategic, financial and commercial capability.
• Strong risk, compliance and governance skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• The judgement and resilience to lead through complex challenges.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and better community outcomes.

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.

Applications close on 30.08.2026 at 11.30pm. Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, please email keith.mckellar@darebin.vic.gov.au (Manager Operations & Waste) to arrange a suitable time.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.