Project Manager Landfills And Transfer Station

Project Manager Landfills And Transfer Station The Landfills and Transfer Station department at the City of Ballarat is currently managing a growing portfolio of capital works projects, including infrastructure upgrades, environmental compliance initiatives, and operational efficiency improvements. With increasing regulatory requirements, community expectations, and strategic goals around sustainability and waste management, the complexity and scale of these projects have expanded significantly. The Project Manager - Landfills and Transfer Station leads capital works projects and rehabilitation and infrastructure upgrades to ensure environmental compliance, risk mitigation and operational efficiency improvements across multiple sites, including: Ballarat Regional Landfill, Smythesdale Closed Landfills · Gillies Street Transfer Station; and Other Council owned and managed contaminated or potentially contaminated land About you Tertiary qualification or demonstrated experience in relevant field (landfill, transfer station and rehabilitation work constructions/ operation, engineering, project management, etc). Demonstrated technical knowledge of landfill best practices and compliance with EPA Victoria guidelines, including Publication 788.3 – Siting, Design, Operation and Rehabilitation of Landfills (BPEM), which outlines environmental performance standards across the full landfill lifecycle. Landfills construction experience highly regarded. Significant demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of complex projects, experience in landfills and transfer stations projects is desirable ($2m budget and over). Project management within a local government environment is desirable Ability to proactively engage with key stakeholders and broker considered, well balanced outcomes. Ability to develop and apply project tools including project charters, project scheduling / planning, budgets, risk management, stakeholder engagement plans and related project documentation. Ability to develop and evaluate plans and procedures relating to waste and waste management as it relates to capital works delivery. Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing budgets A current Australian Driver’s License is required Be Part of Something More: Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact. There’s more to remuneration than just salary. Here are some key benefits you might value: Learning and development programs Flexible work policies Employee benefits program To Apply To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 28th November 2025. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screen questions based on the selection criteria. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. Contact For any additional questions, please contact Lya Assef – ********@ballarat.vic.gov.au. At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at ***************@ballarat.com.au We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check. #J-18808-Ljbffr