Waste Contracts Officer

Waste Contracts Officer

Requisition Number: 1244

Salary Range: $79,898.21 - $86,649.77 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Ready to help shape the delivery of essential waste and resource recovery services for our community?

We're looking for a Waste Contracts Officer to join our Waste Business team and play a key role in ensuring our services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Do

As a Waste Contracts Officer, you will work collaboratively within the Waste Business team to manage customer requests, support waste service contracts, and contribute to projects that improve operational outcomes. You'll be the vital link between customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring issues are resolved professionally and service standards are maintained.

No two days will be the same! From investigating customer requests and coordinating service outcomes, to supporting contract administration, preparing reports, and assisting with project delivery across the branch.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your customer service, contract administration, project support, and stakeholder engagement skills in a role that directly contributes to the delivery of vital community services.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience in contract administration, including monitoring, reporting and evaluation of service delivery performance.
• Current driver's licence.
• Strong administrative and technology skills in a customer-focused environment.
• Experience providing administrative and project support, including budget administration.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve customer issues effectively.
• Ability to quickly build knowledge of Council business functions and services.
• Commitment to quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and customer excellence.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgement.

Some benefits we offer

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

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Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council