Business Lead Resource Recovery

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The Position

The Business Lead, Resource Recovery is accountable for the specialist development, administration and management of procurement processes across the Resource Recovery team and will have a close working relationship with the resource recovery, procurement and economic development teams to support the development of the Albury Waste Management Centre and the regional circular economy. 

The role will undertake administer key resource recovery contracts, such as the kerbside collection contract and materials recovery and lead the development of procurement processes across the site. The role will also lead the development of business opportunities and grant applications in alignment with the priorities identified in the waste management strategy to consider the long term planning for the site.  The role will be able to work autonomously and use specialist experience and initiative to drive projects from inception through completion. An understanding of local government legislation and procurement processes will be instrumental in the successful delivery of priorities.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and specialist procurement support to the Resource Recovery Team Leader and broader team.
• Manage procurement processes as part of the kerbside collection contract, including supporting contract management meetings and review of contract schedules and performance management. 
• Lead Resource Recovery grant applications that link to the Waste Management Strategy and circular economy deliverables. 
• Administration of resource recovery grants. 
• Analysis of business development opportunities and ensure compliance with the unsolicited approaches policy of council. 
• Maintain accurate records, including data entry and document management systems.
• Process invoices relating to the kerbside collection contract and ensure financial records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of resource recovery programs and initiatives.
• Support the delivery of activities aligned with resource recovery strategies.
• Monitor and track progress on various projects, preparing reports as required.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding resource recovery initiatives.
• Assist in preparing communication materials, presentations, and updates for stakeholders.

• Tertiary Qualifications in Project Management, Procurement or similar relevant field or equivalent relevant experience
• Specialist experience at a senior level within local government, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of council operations, strategy development and governance.
• Business Development or grant project development experience. 
• Experience in long-term strategic planning and development 
• Experience in delivering large-scale and complex projects.

Hours
Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times to be negotiated with the supervisor.

Benefits
Live and work in a culture-rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.  
 
Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight for full-time staff, and a range of leave options and support programs.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.

This role closes on 23 August 2026. Should you require any further information for this role please email Steven Millett on ••••@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call 02 •••• •194.