Coordinator Waste & Fleet Services

• Permanent Full-time (75hrs fortnight)
• Competitive package commensurate with experience | Flexible work options
• Extensive training and development program

Are you an experienced leader in waste services and fleet operations with a passion for delivering efficient and sustainable services to the community? The City of Kalamunda is seeking a skilled Coordinator Waste & Fleet to oversee waste operations, resource recovery programs and the management of the City’s fleet and plant assets. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by helping deliver essential services that support a cleaner, safer and more sustainable City.

About the City of Kalamunda

The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately a 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD.  The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial and industrial areas.

A City in Transformation

The City of Kalamunda is undergoing an exciting evolution. With a renewed vision and a commitment to doing things differently, we’re creating an environment where bold ideas, fresh thinking, and collaboration are not just welcomed—but expected. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something bigger than a job title: to help shape an organisation that’s reimagining how local government works, delivers, and connects. If you're ready to bring your expertise into a place that’s transforming with purpose, we want you on this journey.

About this Opportunity

As Coordinator Waste & Fleet, you will play a key role in coordinating the City’s waste operations, resource recovery programs and fleet lifecycle management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating waste collection, disposal and resource recovery services
• Managing fleet and plant lifecycle including procurement, maintenance and compliance
• Supervising operational staff and ensuring safe workshop and depot operations
• Managing service contracts in line with procurement and contract management requirements
• Supporting the preparation and monitoring of operational budgets and forward programs
• Providing operational advice, reports and briefings to senior management
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and sustainability

This role also contributes to achieving the objectives of the State Waste Strategy to 2030 and supports the delivery of environmentally responsible waste management services across the community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications or recognised experience in waste management, environmental management or a related field, or a willingness to undertake further study.
• Current WA Construction Induction Card (CIC) ‘White’ Card.
• Current Police Clearance

Selection Criteria

1. Previous experience in best practice waste collection and disposal services and understand and be aware of waste management industry trends.
2. Demonstrate 5 years of experience in a supervisor position.
3. Proven skills in contract management, budget, grant application and acquittal, and project delivery.
4. Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated high level organisational and administration skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
6. Ability to establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Proven ability to effectively manage time and resources to meet deadlines under competing priorities and ensure delivery of a high-level service to the community.
8. Highly developed written skills including the ability to undertake research, develop complex proposals, write technical and strategic documents and submissions, including policies and procedures.
9. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise good judgement and initiative when required.
10. Ability to use personal computer applications and in particular the Microsoft Office suite of products.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the key result areas and selection criteria.

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight. Flexible work options are available, including a 9-day fortnight or flexitime.

About the Benefits

The salary range for this position is $122,005 - $129,864 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) plus superannuation. Other inclusions are annual increments, annual salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme and 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading. We also offer flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly. 

How to Apply

Refer to the Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for the position description.

Submit your application consisting of a covering letter providing your responses to the selection criteria and a current resume through Seek.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9967.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 29 March 2026.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date.

Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.  We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.