Contract Manager - Livingstone Shire Council
About Us: Join us in making a meaningful impact on both the environment and people's lives!
Outlook is a leading Social Enterprise with over 25 years of experience in resource recovery and waste management, dedicated to building inclusive communities where individuals with disabilities or disadvantages can thrive. We take pride in knowing that for every 150 tons of recyclable material collected, we create one job opportunity at Outlook.
About You and the Opportunity:
Are you an inspiring leader passionate about driving positive change in people’s lives and promoting sustainability? Are you excited by the challenge of working in an environment where each day offers new opportunities, where you can lead with purpose? Do you feel motivated by social and environmental outcomes such as creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for disadvantaged people, reducing waste to landfill, and contributing to the community through our recycled goods shops?
As the Contract Manager, you will play a vital role in leading the operational functions of our waste management and resource recovery services. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple sites within the Livingstone Shire Council, ensuring exceptional service delivery and contract management while nurturing a positive and inclusive workplace culture. This is an ideal role for a proactive leader with a strong commitment to safety, team engagement, and diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead and inspire a diverse team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Champion our core values - "Achieve it Together," "Better Every Day," "Be Authentic," and "Own Your Actions" - while promoting empathy, dignity, and respect.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure smooth site operations that align with organisational goals and performance targets. Implement best practices and procedures to maintain high standards of service delivery and compliance.
- Change Management: Drive change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and effective adoption of new processes.
- Work Health & Safety: Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing by ensuring adherence to WHS standards and fostering an environment of physical and psychological health and wellbeing.
- Financial & Resource Management: Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure efficient use of resources and assets.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders, participate in contract management meetings, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Customer Focus: Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and exceptional service delivery.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience leading and managing diverse teams in an operational environment.
- A proactive, collaborative leadership style that motivates and empowers teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with a talent for prioritising tasks.
- Analytical skills, with experience in data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
- Competence with computer tools, including the MS Office Suite.
Highly regarded additional experience:
- Experience in the retail and/or logistics industries.
- A background in waste management.
Why Join Us?
At Outlook, we are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive. As a Contract Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic team, drive impactful change, and contribute to our vision of an inclusive and connected community. We offer a supportive workplace where your leadership and innovative ideas will be valued.
What We Offer
- A flexible and diverse workplace that values your growth.
- Opportunities for career development and hands-on training.
- Access to salary packaging benefits to maximise your earnings.
- A supportive and inclusive team culture that celebrates your contributions.
Additional Requirements
To keep everyone safe, successful candidates will complete:
- A National Police Check
- A pre-employment medical assessment
- Drug and alcohol testing (including random testing on the job).
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re excited about creating a cleaner, greener future, we want to hear from you! Apply now through your preferred job website or email us for more information.
Together, we can turn waste into opportunity!
- If you are a motivated leader passionate about collaboration, team engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you!
- If you possess many of the required skills but not quite all, we encourage you to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply through Employment Hero, SEEK or send your resume and cover letter through to peopleandculture@outlookaust.org.au