About NAWMA National Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) is recognised as one of Australias most progressive waste management and resource recovery authorities. NAWMA provides bestpractice waste management and resource recovery services to a range of clients including businesses, industry and regional SA councils, with its predominant services serving the City of Salisbury, City of Playford and Town of Gawler. Owned by local government but operated as a business, NAWMA offers a unique blend of operational, governance, financial and technological challenges. Role Overview The NAWMA Board seeks an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to shape the next decade of waste, energy and resource recovery solutions for Northern Adelaide. This rare opportunity allows you to steer a sophisticated organisation through growth, transformation and major strategic decisionmaking, including evaluating longterm landfill alternatives and developing nextgeneration recovery and resourceoptimisation systems. Key Responsibilities Set and champion NAWMAs strategic direction. Lead a highperforming, valuesdriven workforce and culture. Oversee complex operations, assets, major projects and commercial partnerships. Drive innovation across recycling, organics, energy recovery, residual waste and circulareconomy initiatives. Build strong relationships with councils, regulators, industry partners and the community. Provide confident public leadership in a changing regulatory and environmental landscape. Desired Qualifications & Experience You are an accomplished executive with a track record in complex service delivery, ideally within waste management, resource recovery, infrastructure, water utilities, environmental services or local government. Production, utility or contracting/consulting experience is also suitable if you can adapt to the solid waste management industry. Commercial acumen, strategic clarity, strong stakeholder influence, exemplary communication and governance capability are essential. Qualifications in engineering, environmental science, business, commerce or a related discipline are essential; postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded. Job Details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management Industries: Environmental Services, Wholesale Recyclable Materials, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management Application Process For details of the Position Description please visit www.vuca.com.au/nawma or contact VUCA Director Mr Paul Bell on 0412 552 302 for a confidential discussion during business hours. Please forward your letter of application and CV in MS Word format to [email protected] by COB 2nd January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Chief Executive Officer