As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a local government ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand that the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community. The Opportunity As a Waste Management Business Officer in the City of Perth, you will be the custodian of the City's waste business customer relationships. Providing excellent customer service to external and internal customers, this role actively promotes and negotiates business development within the City while promoting responsible waste minimisation and recycling to City of Perth businesses. Reporting to the Waste and Cleaning Manager within our Operations team, your primary responsibilities will include: Promoting and negotiating the expansion of the City's commercial Waste and Cleaning businesses; Consulting and liaising with the Waste Education team to educate business stakeholders on achieving better waste management and resource recovery outcomes; Exercising control over the planning, direction, coordination, and evaluation of commercial business objectives, including analysis and interpretation of relevant financial and operational data; Preparing tenders, expressions of interest, and formal quotation documentation in accordance with the City's procurement requirements, including participating in assessment/evaluation panels, report writing, and execution of contracts. About You To succeed in this role, you will possess: A tertiary qualification in business administration or a related field, or a minimum of three years' experience in a complex business environment operating within an established commercial model; Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to clearly articulate, all aspects of waste and street cleaning services; Experience in promoting waste and street cleaning services tailored to meet customer needs; Strong commercially-based communication and presentation skills. 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, which allow us to come together to lead and support the community. Eligibility To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate: 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 5 PM AWST on Sunday, 17th November 2024. 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 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 orientations, and gender identities. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. Salary and Location: $104,314 - $110,502 per annum, plus superannuation Full-time, permanent, Jan 2025 start date Osborne Park Location For further information please contact Kath Stockbridge, Waste and Cleaning Manager, 08 9461 3912 or email Attachments: - Application Pack - Waste Management Business Officer.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr