• Permanent, Full-time
• $97,000 - $104,000 p/a plus Superannuation
• Join the Waste & Sustainability team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Part of the Waste and Sustainability department, the Waste Strategy and Support unit delivers a variety of services, including but not limited to, waste strategy implementation, community education, stakeholder engagement, kerbside reform, policy development, administration and support services, and customer service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide effective leadership and supervision to Business Support (Waste and Sustainability) group employees, to engage and inspire employees to demonstrate organisational values aligned behaviour, and to optimally achieve service standards. 
• Supervise, lead, and maximise the performance of the Business Support (Waste and Sustainability) group by participating in in the induction, recruitment, performance management and training (internal and external) of employees.
• Supervise the services delivered by the Business Support (Waste and Sustainability) group, including ordering and provision of consumables and catering, meeting room set-up, meeting agenda development and distribution, minute taking, data entry, customer service, purchase order creation and receipting, distribution of service requests, and administrative support, ensuring service continuity, the achievement of required standards, and the provision of quality support and customer service is maintained. 
• Allocate incoming tasks, requests, and activities, to Business Support Officers based on workloads and capabilities, accommodating employee work patterns and stakeholder requests.
• Support, track, and communicate the implementation of actions and the achievement of targets from Council’s strategic documents, including the Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2030. Provide regular status updates and reports to the Manager Waste and Sustainability, Coordinator Waste Strategy and Support and other Coordinators. 
• Ensure the timely and effective delivery of allocated actions from the department Business Plan. 
• Remain engaged in, and informed of, changes within the broader waste, resource recovery and local government sectors, suggesting and researching potential changes.
• Ensure the Business Support (Waste and Sustainability) group is customer focussed, responding to all internal and external enquiries and issues in a timely, accurate and professional manner, in line with Council’s policies and procedures. 
• Actively monitor the achievement of service quality and delivery benchmarks, including Service Level Agreements, to meet department, Council, customer, and community expectations.
• Provide input into the development of the Waste Strategy and Support unit's budget. 
• Provide high-quality, professional written and verbal reports, presentations, and advice to the Coordinator Waste Strategy and Support, Manager Waste and Sustainability, other departments, and other agencies.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage and guide a small team of administrative or customer service staff, preferably within a Local Government environment. 
• Demonstrated experience complying with and working to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience and working knowledge of waste management and operations. 
• Sound knowledge of relevant contemporary resource recovery and waste management practice and legislation.
• Highly refined customer service and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in administration, business, management, or a related discipline with relevant experience working in the field.
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our Company.

A great opportunity to join a high performing team and work within a collaborative, positive and professional environment to unleash your potential!

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage approval of timesheets.
• Create and maintain all employee records and files in Employment Hero.
• Conduct hiring and recruitment processes for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and company policies and standards.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Answer phone and e-mail inquiries
• Assist with scheduling for Building Managers, Concierge and Cleaners via Employment Hero
• Performance Management
• Policy Development
• Workforce Planning

• Lead the strategic approach and execution of multi-million-dollar proposals, tenders and bid responses. This includes:
  • Reviewing procurement documentation, leading bid go/no go discussions, and formulating a clear plan for delivering a compelling offer.
  • Acting as bid manager by mobilising internal stakeholders, setting timelines and overseeing execution against the plan.
  • Complying with the Turner & Townsend “bid to win” process and governance requirements
  • Facilitating discussions focused on differentiators, win themes and content to ensure high quality answers are developed.
  • Working with Board-level directors and other functional teams to deliver tender responses through collation of information, writing tender responses directly, or supporting others to produce quality responses.
  • Working with external organisations and partners to develop and deliver bids and proposals.
  • Delivering a professional bid that complies with brand guidelines and clearly and succinctly communicates key messages.
  • Providing constructive feedback or escalating concerns to senior leadership and partner organisations throughout the bid and interview process
  • Ensuring that all deadlines are met and that bids are submitted on time, and in the correct manner.
• Supporting positioning activities that support high conversion and business development activity. Examples include undertaking competitor research, market analysis or interrogating client feedback.
• Identifying opportunities for cross-selling through deep understanding of Turner & Townsend services and products.
• Supporting the preparation of other deliverables related to conversion and work winning, such as interview presentation coaching and procurement team engagement.
• Building bid capability and skills in the Turner & Townsend India business of 600 professionals.
• Reporting on pipeline and bid conversion at Senior Leadership levels, including providing analysis and commentary on trends.
• Leading the bid function in India; working alongside a small team of existing bid professionals
• Contribute to content libraries and best practice approaches by overseeing maintenance of content and bid libraries.
• Support Business Development with other activities, as required

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Australian Steel Markets business has an exciting opportunity to join the team as the Business Development Lead based in either Acacia Ridge QLD, Chullora NSW or Braeside VIC.

We’ve got a great product in TRUECORE® steel and we think it has so many more possibilities to deliver innovative solutions for light gauge steel (LGS) framing to the commercial building sector - that’s where you come in!

With your exposure to the commercial construction and building sector, you’ll be well placed to deliver key learnings and insights across our business and the broader industry in the benefits and usage of light gauge steel framing in commercial building applications.

Leading a team of two, you will have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic growth opportunity for our organisation and the broader commercial building sector – this role is part of a significant strategy and a priority growth area where you will identify and realise opportunities to generate interest and adoption of innovative construction systems using TRUECORE® steel in the commercial construction sector. 

Enjoy a competitive salary and other benefits including laptop, phone and company vehicle or car allowance, option for 14% superannuation and our attractive company incentive plan. Access to formal and informal training to expand your skills, health and wellbeing initiatives including access to our EAP, hybrid and flexible work arrangements are also on offer.

What Will You Do?

Leading and providing strategic direction to your team, you will plan and execute sales activity which includes co-ordination across customers and channel partners. You will be a facilitator and connector who drives commercial outcomes for our business and our customers.  This will see you:

• oversee and manage relationships with key asset owners and commercial builders across the commercial and mid-rise residential segments 
• coach and develop your team
• research and target prospective customers and grow your network
• build and maintain relationships with industry participants
• facilitate relationships with, and supply from, related suppliers - strategically positioning products and overseeing strategic partnerships 
• develop and execute customer strategies that generate preference for strategic products and applications with a primary focus on TRUECORE® steel 
• maintain knowledge and understanding of segment dynamics and communicate these effectively within the business 

More About You

With your valuable understanding of the commercial construction /building sector, you are a skilled business developer who can identify opportunities and turn them into a reality. You will also bring:

• an ability to uncover and build relationships and networks throughout the industry
• exposure to working across different project lifecycle stages (e.g. development and delivery)
• the ability to identify and clearly articulate a value and supply chain proposition
• highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
• a collaborative mindset to bring others in the business along with you, particularly when it comes to project opportunities
• an inquisitive nature to explore our business and ‘connect the dots’ with your own knowledge
• a desire to bring new and different ideas – viewing our today and being curious about what we need for the future

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Friday, 18th October 2024.