About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

Shape the future of our community with your expertise.

As Waste and Resource Recovery Officer, you will support the delivery of efficient and sustainable waste services that minimise environmental impact and maximise resource recovery for the community. Working closely with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams, you will manage waste operations, contracts, education initiatives and compliance activities, contributing to improved service performance and positive environmental outcomes across the Shire.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Mitchell Cunningham (Manager Environment & Waste) on 53661440.

What We Offer

• Outstanding flexible working arrangements – make working with us work for you
• Monthly RDO
• Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
• Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Send us an email at peopleservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You’re a motivated waste and sustainability professional who thrives on improving services and delivering real environmental outcomes. With experience in waste operations, contract management and compliance, you communicate confidently with contractors, colleagues and the community. You’re practical, organised and data-driven, with a strong understanding of waste legislation and a genuine commitment to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm, Sunday 1st February 2026.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact People Services on 5366 7100.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

• Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
• Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.