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Division: Environment & Open SpaceBusiness Unit: Waste Management & CleansingTitle: Project Coordination Officer, Permanent - Part-time Role, 21 hours per weekSalary R ange: $92,604.95 to $107,622.32 (on a pro-rata basis) per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)Who We AreStretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.DivisionThe Environment & Open Space Division is responsible for a range of functions which support the whole of Council to deliver high quality services to our Northern Beaches bush land, rural and coastal community. The Division comprises of the following business units - Environment & Climate and Waste Management & Cleansing and Parks & Open Space.Business UnitThe Waste Management & Cleansing Business Unit provides a range of services relating to domestic waste, public litter bins and cleansing public places, as well as managing waste and cleansing services provided by Kimbriki Environmental Enterprises and other contractors to Council. It provides accurate and timely advice and uses best practice methods and procedures while developing new and innovative solutions. The Waste Management and Cleansing Business Unit will deliver the following services: Cleansing Services Domestic Waste Management and Recycling Public litterbin collection and recycling Education on waste services and waste avoidance Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.Working With UsNorthern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy - Professional development and training opportunities Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements High level of technological innovation and systems Our OpportunityThe key focus areas of this role include: Supporting project owners in the planning and delivery of exciting, complex and potentially high-profile projects. Including defining and managing project scope, coordinating feasibility analysis and providing data insights to support decision making Co-ordinating internal stakeholders across all levels of Council and external parties to continuously improve and enhance operations and service delivery Support implementation of new processes, systems, policies and procedures to promote a culture of continuous improvementAbout YouWe’re looking for a project professional to join our team as we implement a number of exciting projects. You’ll bring great organisation skills and attention do detail to support a team passionate about making a difference to our community.Additional Information Position Description Applications close on: 10 December 2025 Expected Interview Date: Week starting 15 December 2025 Questions? Please call Clare Meikle on 02 8495 6143 Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.

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