Southern Waste Solutions (SWS) is the business and trading arm of the Copping Refuse Disposal Site Joint Authority. It aims to provide best-practice, environmentally-sound waste management and disposal services to meet increasing compliance obligations and community expectations.

The Chief Executive Officer at SWS will lead and operate an innovative and safe waste management business in southern Tasmania, ensuring that it is financially and environmentally sustainable into the future. The role will work closely with the Board and management team in the development and implementation of strategy and in the delivery of best practice operations management. The Chief Executive Officer will also drive collaboration and engagement with key stakeholders, customers and the community.

SWS is focussed on growth and has an ambitious long-term strategy to optimise its key strengths for the benefit of the broader Tasmanian community. It has evolved from a landfill operator to a mature business with a solid foundation from which to invest in emerging opportunities in the waste sector, particularly guided by the Tasmanian Government’s Waste Strategy and Action Plan. For further information on the organisation, please visit www.swstas.com.au.

The successful applicant will be an authentic leader with demonstrated success and capability at senior executive level. Previous experience overseeing large scale projects and change management is also required, along with the ability to facilitate, foster and network relationships and partnerships. Outstanding people management skills and proven experience developing high performance workplace cultures will be critical to the success of this role. Experience in, or the ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of the waste management sector, would be an advantage.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a passion for the waste management sector to assist with strategically positioning SWS to take full advantage of the exciting opportunities ahead in this rapidly evolving sector.