Project Manager - Waste

Reference: BH-193092
Contract: 26 October 2026 - 28 February 2027
Location: Narangba, QLD (North Brisbane / Moreton Bay Region)

A leading local government organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of key Waste & Resource Recovery projects. This role has a strong focus on landfill operations, leachate management and environmental compliance, making it ideal for someone with demonstrated experience in the waste, environmental or utilities sectors.
This is a hands-on contract position where you'll manage projects from initiation through to completion, working closely with operational teams, contractors and technical stakeholders to deliver practical and compliant outcomes.


Key responsibilities include:
  • Manage landfill and waste infrastructure projects from planning through to delivery
  • Lead projects focused on leachate management, environmental compliance and operational improvement initiatives
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets and risk management strategies
  • Manage procurement activities and contract administration
  • Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders
  • Monitor project performance and provide regular reporting
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
  • Apply agile project management principles where appropriate


About You:
  • Demonstrated experience managing landfill, waste, resource recovery or environmental infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of leachate management systems and environmental compliance requirements
  • Proven project management and contract management experience
  • Experience managing contractors and external suppliers
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working within local government or a highly regulated environment will be highly regarded
  • Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management or a related discipline


Contract Details:
  • 26 Oct 26 - to 28 February 27
  • Competitive daily rate of $900 - $1,100 + Super
  • 36.25-hour working week
  • Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes
  • Work with one of South East Queensland's largest local governments

Applicants with demonstrated landfill and leachate management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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