Coordinator - Brinkley Reuse Centre

[Full time Ongoing]

Why Work With Us - Rural City of Murray Bridge

Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference. Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park. We’re an easy commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.

Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.

Lead a valued community hub that gives reusable household items a second life.

As Coordinator – Brinkley Reuse Centre, you will lead and support our volunteers, connect with the local community and help reduce waste through reuse and recycling.

Position Overview

The Coordinator – Brinkley Reuse Centre leads the day-to-day operations of the Centre, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused service delivery. The role supports a diverse volunteer team, fosters community participation and social inclusion, and contributes to the Centre’s continued growth and development as a valued community space.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to Unit Manager - Environment and Waste, responsibilities of this role include:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Brinkley Reuse Centre, including retail, hospitality and customer service activities.
• Manage donated goods, including assessment, stock control, merchandising, repurposing and up-cycling.
• Lead and support the Centre’s diverse volunteer team, fostering participation and social inclusion.
• Build community partnerships and coordinate programs, activities and events that promote reuse, recycling and waste reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities, including grant funding, to grow the Centre’s activities and community value.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a supervisory or coordinator role within an operational, retail, community service or similar customer-focused environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience supporting and motivating a diverse team of volunteers and/or staff in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing operational priorities and use initiative.
• Excellent communication, community engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of reuse, recycling, waste reduction, and circular economy principles, together with sound WHS and risk management practices and an understanding of local government operations and administrative practices.

A current Class C Driver's Licence is essential. You will also require a current First Aid Certificate and National Police Check, or the ability/willingness to obtain these.

What We Offer

• A progressive and rewarding environment with a supportive team.
• Recognition and appreciation for your proactive and people-centric approach.
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible.
• 24/7 Income Protection.
• Regular health and skin cancer checks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport – discounted membership, providing access to 70+ fitness facilities for you and your family.

This is a full-time position working Tuesday to Saturday, in line with the Brinkley Reuse Centre’s operating days. The role is varied and hands-on, involving indoor and outdoor work, some physical activity, and community outreach and engagement.

This is an ongoing contract at General Officer Level 5 in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $103,322.96 to $107,873.48 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

A detailed position description for this role can be located at https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Unit Manager – Environment and Waste, Robert McKay, by email [email protected] or phone [0438 629 571](tel:0438 629 571).

The Rural City of Murray Bridge is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all identities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse communities.

All applications must be submitted by 5.00pm, Thursday, 3 September 2026 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees, and a supporting cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!