Waste and Cleaning Lead

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community. The Opportunity As the Waste and Cleaning Lead at the City of Perth, you will oversee and coordinate the functions of our 24/7 Waste and Cleaning operational teams under broad direction. This leadership role involves working both indoors and outdoors across the City, providing guidance to operational staff on waste and cleaning best practice, and managing the development, implementation and scheduling of work programs. These programs span a wide range of services, including residential and commercial waste collection, street sweeping and cleaning. You will also work collaboratively with waste project staff to support the effective design, delivery and evaluation of strategic initiatives that enhance the City’s waste and cleaning operations. Reporting to the Alliance Manager within our Operations team, your responsibilities would primarily include: Leading and supporting the Waste and Cleaning teams by setting clear expectations, fostering a positive culture, and ensuring safe and compliant work practices; Planning, prioritising and coordinating waste and street-cleaning programs to ensure workflows, KPIs and service outcomes are consistently met across 24/7 operations; Overseeing contracts, budgets, plant and equipment, and driving continuous improvement through data‑driven initiatives, innovation and best‑value analysis; and Preparing and managing procurement documentation, performance reporting and operational indicators, while providing regular updates and strategic insights to the Alliance Manager. About You To succeed in this role, you will possess: Proven leadership and people‑management experience, with the ability to build, develop and motivate high‑performing teams; Strong operational and financial management capability, with experience optimising service delivery in complex environments; Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 and Work Health & Safety requirements; and Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a commitment to delivering high levels of customer service. If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community. Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City. Eligibility A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months). How to Apply Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire. When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more The Application Process Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 7 December 2025 . Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth. We’re continuing to build a gender‑equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. Compensation: $139,978 to $148,325 per annum, plus superannuation Employment type: Full‑time, permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr