Resource Recovery Gippsland BUSINESS Plan€¦ · Cover photo credits Top right - courtesy ResourceSmart Schools Centre ... Resource Recovery Gippsland also works closely with industry

BUSINESS Resource Recovery Gippsland

Maximise ResourcesMinimise

Waste

201922

Plan

© State of Victoria, Resource Recovery Gippsland, 2019. This publication is subject to copyright.No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968.

Cover photo creditsTop right - courtesy ResourceSmart SchoolsCentre - Gippsland Local Government Waste Forum members (July 2019)Bottom row - stock photos.

ISSN 2207-3523

Resource Recovery Gippsland is the public-facing brand of the legal entity Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group ABN 68 272 158 677.

Content

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER .......................OUR VISIONING STATEMENT................................................................OUR MISSION ......................................................................................OUR OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ........................................................ Governance ............................................................................ Meeting Our Statement of Expectations ................................ Risk management ...................................................................LEGISLATIVE OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS ......................................... Nature of establishment ......................................................... Objectives of Waste & Resource Recovery Groups .................... Functions of Waste & Resource Recovery Groups ..................... Powers of Waste & Resource Recovery Groups .........................REGISTRATION DETAILS .......................................................................STRATEGIC CONTEXT ........................................................................... About the plan ....................................................................... Meeting government objectives ............................................ Our long-term goals and objectives .......................................GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERABLES ............................................ORGANISATIONAL FRAMEWORK ........................................................ Organisational Chart .............................................................. Our Board ...............................................................................FINANCIAL SECTION ............................................................................ACRONYMS .........................................................................................

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2 Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERThe 2018-19 year shone a spotlight on the waste and resource recovery sector, highlighting a desire from community and industry for a more consistent and coordinated approach to managing the materials we discard. Two years into delivering our Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan (Gippsland Implementation Plan), which forms part of the state-wide plan adopted by the Victorian government in 2017, it is more important than ever that we deliver against our objectives.

To achieve this, we need to continue working with our partners and stakeholders to deliver consistent messaging and activities that promote behaviour change. This change will only occur if people understand why it is important to rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle – and trust that the systems and processes are doing what we require of them. We will work closely with our colleagues at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) as they develop the Circular Economy Policy and Action Plan.

We are starting to see a shift at state and national policy levels, with an aim to develop an economy that recaptures and recirculates resources into value added products. The National Waste Policy and Victoria’s Recycling Industry Strategic Plan (RISP) and industry support programs provide an opportunity to support a circular economy.

In 2019-20 we will continue to deliver the priorities of the Gippsland Implementation Plan with an emphasis on maximising resources and minimising waste. We will achieve a refresh of our public facing brand – moving from Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group (WRRG) to Resource Recovery Gippsland. We recognise the important role our organisation plays as one of seven Waste and Resource Recovery Groups (WRRGs) across Victoria. Resource Recovery Gippsland will continue to comply with statutory requirements as a statutory agency, however, will increase engagement and communication with household and business communities through a contemporary public facing brand.

Resource Recovery Gippsland will also strive to achieve consistency across our municipal kerbside collection and processing services by continuing to facilitate a collective procurement of these services on behalf of local government. Significant work has been accomplished in this area since 2017. A business case completed in 2018 provided evidence for Gippsland councils to agree to pursue a collective approach to its kerbside services. The outcome of ‘Gippswide Kerbside’ Expression of Interest (EoI) from industry – released in April 2019 - will be explored with councils in 2019-20. We are committed to a resilient and effective recycling industry and will continue to work in partnership with councils, industry and the community to implement the goals and objectives of the RISP.

We are on track to review the priorities of our Gippsland Implementation Plan in 2019-20 to reflect on what we have achieved and identify any areas that require more attention or effort. This review is timely given the changes being driven by local and overseas markets demanding higher quality and less contaminated material able to be used in recycled goods and products.

Over the next three years we will continue to meet our statutory obligations and the expectations set out by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change.

Richard A. Ellis - Chair Matthew Peake - Executive Officer

3Business Plan 2019/22

OUR VISIONING STATEMENTImagine a Gippsland where we create an economy and a society that values the material we discard. A region that leads the way in managing this valuable resource, supports job creation and drives innovation. An engaged community that understands the importance of finding ways to repurpose materials in perpetuity and is accountable for making a circular economy work. An industry that responds by creating products that integrate into well designed, easy to use, closed loop systems that makes becoming a “waste free” region possible.

This is a vision that leaves a positive legacy for our children and grandchildren, not a problem that is passed on from one generation to the next.

OUR MISSIONWe will provide strategic leadership and coordination in developing integrated initiatives with our stakeholders that deliver environmental, economic and social outcomes. We will achieve this by:

• Facilitating the development of efficient and effective infrastructure and services

• Empowering Gippsland communities to demonstrate the 4 Rs – rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle

• Being prepared for changes that impact the sector

• Performing as regional leader and trusted adviser.

OUR OPERATING ENVIRONMENTGovernanceWe are the Gippsland WRRG and operate under the banner of Resource Recovery Gippsland (RRG).

We are one of seven WRRGs established in Victoria on 1 August 2014 under the Environment Protection Act 1970 (the EP Act), as amended. Resource Recovery Gippsland is responsible to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change (the Minister) through DELWP and collaborate with DELWP and other government departments and agencies.

Resource Recovery Gippsland also works closely with industry bodies, the six Gippsland councils (Bass Coast, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, South Gippsland and Wellington Shires, and Latrobe City) and community groups to increase resource recovery and reduce our reliance on landfills. We operate under a Board of Directors as appointed by the Minister and are governed by the following legislative and policy frameworks:

Resource Recovery Gippsland is responsible for facilitating a coordinated approach to the planning and delivery of waste and resource recovery infrastructure and services for all solid waste streams — municipal solid waste (MSW), commercial and industrial waste (C&I), and construction and demolition waste (C&D).

We are also responsible for ensuring that the waste and resource recovery infrastructure employed within Gippsland has the capacity to meet the needs of the community, is considerate of land-use planning and transportation infrastructure and is focused on protecting public and environmental health and amenity.

• Environment Protection Act 1970

• Public Administration Act 2004

• Financial Management Act 1994

• Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Planning Framework.

Meeting our Statement of ExpectationsWe are responsible for delivering on the Minister’s Statement of Expectations (SoE) as an entity accountable to the Minister. The SoE sets out the governance standards and priorities we are expected to apply in the performance of our role and obligations.

Risk managementWe are committed to ensuring effective risk management is embedded across the organisation’s activities. Our risk management framework is consistent with current standards and aims to support the development of a positive risk culture through proactively managing, avoiding or mitigating risks before they occur.

The Board and Audit, Risk and Finance Committee have done significant work in the past year reviewing and updating the risk management framework and supporting policies. In the coming year, we will continue to review and update our strategic risks and further develop our risk appetite to guide our decision making.

LEGISLATIVE OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONSNature of establishmentGippsland WRRG is a statutory authority established under section 49C of the EP Act that:

• is a body corporate with perpetual succession

• has a common seal

• may sue and be sued in its corporate name

• may take land on lease and grant subleases of leased land and

• subject to this Act, may do and suffer all acts and things that a body corporate may by law do and suffer.

Objectives of Waste and Resource Recovery Groups As outlined in section 49G of the EP Act, the objectives of a WRRG are to:

In seeking to achieve its objectives, a WRRG must collaborate with councils, Sustainability Victoria (SV), the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), industry, business and the community.


undertake waste and resource recovery infrastructure planning to meet the future needs of its waste and resource recovery region while minimising the environmental and public health impacts of waste and resource recovery infrastructure

facilitate efficient procurement of waste and resource recovery infrastructure and services for its waste and resource recovery region through the collective procurement of waste management facility infrastructure and waste and resource recovery services in the region

integrate regional and local knowledge into State-wide waste and resource recovery market development strategies

educate businesses and communities within its waste and resource recovery region to reduce waste going to landfill by using waste and resource recovery infrastructure and services efficiently

ensure Regional Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plans and programs are informed by local government, business and community and inform State-wide waste and resource recovery planning and programs.

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Functions of Waste and Resource Recovery Groups As outlined in section 49H of the EP Act, the functions of a WRRG are to

plan for the future needs of waste and resource recovery infrastructure within its waste and resource recovery region consistently with the State-Wide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan (SWRRIP)

facilitate the provision of waste and resource recovery infrastructure and services by councils within its waste and resource recovery region

facilitate the development of contracts for the joint procurement of waste management facilities and waste and resource recovery services within its waste and resource recovery region

manage contracts in the performance of its objectives and functions

work with SV, councils, businesses and communities to ensure State-wide waste and resource recovery education programs are adapted to the needs of its waste and resource recovery region and to facilitate the delivery of those education programs

advise, with SV, councils and businesses within its waste and resource recovery region on best practices for waste and resource recovery systems, facilities and services

support its waste and resource recovery region’s Local Government Waste Forum to enable the Waste Forum to perform its functions

undertake waste and resource recovery projects as funded by government, councils and other organisations.

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Powers of Waste and Resource Recovery Groups In accordance with section 49I of the EP Act, a WRRG may do all things necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out its functions and achieve its objective.

A WRRG cannot, however, own or operate a waste management facility, apply for or hold a planning permit or enter into contracts for the procurement of waste management facilities or waste and resource recovery services, unless the contract is jointly entered into with a procurer under that contract

Entity name Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group

Business name Resource Recovery Gippsland

Business structure State Government Statutory Authority

Australian Business Number 68 272 158 677

Business location 107 Princes highway, Trafalgar 3824

Date established 1 July 2014

Goods and services tax (GST) 1 August 2014

Domain name www.resourcerecoverygipps.vic.gov.au

REGISTRATION DETAILS


STRATEGIC CONTEXT

About the planThis plan aligns with the strategic objectives of the Gippsland Implementation Plan and what we strive to achieve over the next three years – 2019-22, with a focus on what we aim to deliver in 2019-20.

The Gippsland Implementation Plan proposes ways to better manage waste and resource recovery activities in Gippsland over the next 10 years and beyond. To do this effectively, there are activities and initiatives we must deliver over the next 12 months to three years.

This includes reviewing our strategic objectives to ensure we plan for and respond to changes in the market including what’s happening in the recycling sector, supporting councils to introduce food and garden organics (FOGO) services and developing and implementing government policy such as the circular economy and e-waste landfill ban.

Meeting government objectivesLegislative and policy framework

LegislationThe EP Act establishes objectives for resource efficiency including the sustainable use of resources and fostering best practice in waste management.

Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Planning FrameworkThe Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Planning Framework requires WRRGs to develop Regional Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plans.

As outlined under the EP Act, the objectives are to:

• ensure long-term strategic planning for, and integration and management of, state and regional waste and resource recovery infrastructure

• ensure alignment across state and regional plans, and

• enable appropriate decision making under the framework.

Alignment with Victorian Government policyResource Recovery Gippsland works closely with DELWP, SV, EPA and the other six WRRGs to ensure alignment with relevant policies, strategies and action plans. SV is responsible for planning for Victoria’s waste and resource recovery system at a state-wide level. We worked closely with SV to develop our Gippsland Implementation Plan and its alignment with the long-term directions and goals of the SWRRIP. Our business plan aims to assist the delivery of initiatives outlined in the Victorian Waste Education Strategy and the Victorian Organics Resource Recovery Strategy.


Our long-term goals and objectives

Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Planning Framework

State-wide Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan Long Terms Strategic Direction

Prioritise viable recovery

Reduce landfill reliance

Aggregate materials

Utilise land Evidence based decision making

Integrated planning

Gippsland Implementation Plan Objectives

Achieving greater material

recovery through

development of appropriate,

well-sited infrastructure

Driving innovative

services and infrastructure

provision

Building greater responsibility

and accountability

Facilitating continuous

improvement and enhanced performance

Planning to reduce

undesirable impacts

Improving value of available

information to support industry

development

Resource Recovery Gippsland Strategic Objective Areas

Facilitate efficient and effective infrastructure and services

Empower communities to demonstrate the 4 Rs – rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle

Be prepared for changes that impact the sector

Perform as a regional leader and trusted adviser


2019-20 outcomesWe will:

• Continue to be responsive in reviewing referrals from the EPA in relation to private sector and local government waste and resource recovery developments and provide advice regarding consistency and alignment with the objectives of the Gippsland Implementation Plan.

• Partner with local government and promote the benefits of collaborative procurement to achieve commitment from our councils as part of the Gippswide Kerbside initiative. With agreement from local government to undertake collaborative procurement, we will identify and implement initiatives to benefit Gippsland councils in providing best value services to their respective communities.

• Support local government and industry to secure funding to deliver projects and initiatives that support the priorities of the Gippsland Implementation Plan in priority areas such as e-waste, recycling, organics and litter.

• Promote collaboration and foster partnerships to achieve regional outcomes.

• Continue to support local government to align council priorities with the Gippsland Implementation Plan. Where practicable, we aim to work with our partners with respect to contingency planning to ensure continuity of service to our communities.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERABLES

Facilitate efficient and effective infrastructure and services

There is an increasing appetite by local government to explore private sector opportunities that will enhance the resource recovery efforts and achieve best value through innovation and technology developments in Gippsland. This provides an opportunity to identify viable initiatives that are more cost effective, contribute to a circular economy and mitigate environmental, public health and amenity impacts.

Stability and transparency across the sector are required to encourage partnerships between the private sector and local government as well as building trust with the community.

Areas of focus

Achieving greater material recovery through development of appropriate, well-sited infrastructure

Continue to reduce the reliance on landfill by actively planning and promoting the transition to greater resource recovery by developing infrastructure to maximise the value of materials.

Driving innovative services and infrastructure provision

Stimulate the introduction of innovative waste and resource recovery services and infrastructure, by driving collaboration between local government, the waste industry and community to meet the diverse needs of Gippsland.


Performance Measures

Implementation Plan actions

Subject to resourcing, in 2019-20 we will Timeframe Resourced

Work with local government to determine priority infrastructure.

Review and respond to referrals in relation to waste and resource recovery infrastructure developments in line with the Gippsland Implementation Plan.

As requested Core funding

Prepare a Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Assessment Map identifying priority infrastructure including mapping of key constraints and enablers through continued work with local government and industry to determine priority infrastructure for Gippsland.

Dependent on resourcing

Require funding and personnel to complete

No current budget allowance

Support effective land-use planning decision and appropriate facility locations.

Support local government in aligning development and strategies with the Gippsland Implementation Plan.

As required Core funding

Assess Gippsland’s waste and resource recovery transport efficiency.

Completed 2017-18

Attract greater private sector investment and social enterprise involvement in the development and operation of resource recovery activity in Gippsland by identifying, progressing and supporting viable initiatives.

Continue to project manage the Gippswide Kerbside initiative on behalf of the Gippsland councils including:• facilitating of the evaluation of the Gippswide

Kerbside EoI• undertaking regulatory and legal processes

such as Australian Competitions and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and probity assessment

Being the conduit between local government, industry, the Gippsland Local Government Waste Forum, the Gippsland Local Government Network and the Resource Recovery Gippsland Board.

1st quarter Core funding

RISP, shared services

Provide support to the project advisory and control groups in the evaluation of the EoI and planning for any related tender processes.

1st quarter Core funding


Assuming agreement from local government to progress the next stage of Gippswide Kerbside, commence the collaborative tender process.

2nd quarter Core funding


Improve local resource recovery by identifying innovative and viable recycling initiatives to improve the convenience, scope and consistency of recycling.

Identify and support co-funding or other opportunities to implement improvements and innovation with identified partners.

As required Core funding


Empower communities to demonstrate the 4 Rs – rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle

Education is fundamental to the successful management of waste and recycling in the community. We will provide clear messaging and information to communities so they can effectively use the services and infrastructure provided to make informed decisions and change behaviour to support minimising waste and maximising resources.

Areas of focus

Building greater responsibility and accountability

Drive greater responsibility and accountability for resource recovery within Gippsland communities and business sector by increasing the understanding and knowledge of the waste and resource recovery sector.


• Continue to develop strong relationships with our partners, community, schools and industry to develop a greater understanding of people’s perceptions and expectations of the resource recovery sector. We will strive to enhance people’s knowledge of what happens to the materials they discard and influence people to rethink, reduce, reuse and recycle. Understanding what’s possible can influence people’s choices.

• Promote important changes to, or the introduction of, government policies aimed at supporting an increase in recycling opportunities and improving the performance of the sector or removing priority materials from landfill such as e-waste, food organics and soft plastics.

• Collaborate with our partners to promote important government programs or initiatives which support the responsible disposal of household chemicals, provide sustainable education in schools and encourage households and business to Love Food, Hate Waste.




In alignment with the Victorian Waste Education Strategy, develop and implement best practice approaches to influence behavioural change as it relates to waste and resource recovery.

Collaborate with the Gippsland councils to deliver a region wide e-waste landfill ban education campaign.

1st quarter Funding provided by SVIn-kind project delivery RRG

Collaborate with Goulburn Valley, Loddon Mallee and North East WRRGs to develop regional litter action plans using SV funding.

1st and 2nd quarters

Funding provided by SV In-kind project delivery RRG

Continue to deliver the Victorian Government’s ResourceSmart Schools program across Gippsland to support schools to reduce waste going to landfill.

Ongoing Funding provided by SV

Participate in the Portfolio Education Network to support the implementation of the Victorian Waste Education Strategy focusing on locally important issues.

Ongoing Core

Promote state-wide education and behaviour change programs that encourage households and businesses to contribute to creating a circular economy.

As required No current budget allowance


Be prepared for changes that impact the sector

Ensuring that local government, industry and the community understand and are prepared for sector changes to ensure that the right infrastructure and services are available in the right place at the right time.

Planning for the delivery of the right infrastructure and services in the right place at the right time to be prepared for the future needs of the Gippsland region while minimising the environmental and public health impacts of waste and resource recovery activities and associated infrastructure.

Areas of focus

Facilitating continuous improvement and enhanced performance

Assist the waste industry and local government to continuously improve the performance of Gippsland’s waste and resource recovery infrastructure systems through compliance and efficiency to deliver better public health outcomes.

Planning to reduce undesirable impacts Coordinate proactive planning to reduce impacts of events that have the potential to impact on public health, cause environmental damage or disrupt the delivery of waste and resource recovery infrastructure and services.

Improving value of available information to support industry development.

Enhance the quality, accuracy, consistency and transparency of information available for decision makers involved in Gippsland’s waste and resource recovery system.


• Provide leadership and guidance on contingency planning to support effective operation and continuity of services. We will review the priorities of the Gippsland Implementation Plan to ensure that they are consistent with government policies and changes to market conditions (i.e. China National Sword Policy).

• Continue to work with SV to support improvements in how local government and industry waste data is collected and reported to improve the value of available information and support industry development. This will inform our review of the Gippsland Implementation Plan priorities and ensuring its preparedness for changes in the sector since its approval in July 2017.





Identify the key risks to waste management assets and services arising from unexpected events, natural disasters and emergencies and ensure appropriate contingency measures are in place.

Facilitate the review of key risks to waste and resource recovery infrastructure and services, and contingency plans in partnership with the waste industry, local government and Emergency Management Victoria (EMV).

2nd/ 3rd quarter

Core funding

Support Gippsland councils and the EPA to identify the region’s closed landfills, build on past risk assessment and assist in development of priorities at a regional scale.

Facilitate the risk assessment of the region’s closed landfills using consistent and agreed methodology to support Gippsland councils and EPA Victoria to prioritise management at a regional scale


Require funding/co-funding and personnel to complete


Improve collection of waste data and reporting.

In partnership with Gippsland Councils, waste industry and SV review agreed waste and resource recovery data sets, and collection and reporting methodology, consistent with the State’s Waste Data Governance Framework, to develop routine data reporting protocols.

Ongoing Core funding

Undertake a review of the priorities of the Gippsland Implementation Plan to ensure they remain relevant and consistent with changes to the sector and government policies.

1st/ 2nd quarter

Core funding

Develop an understanding of the material composition of waste generated by the construction (C&D) and business sectors (C&I).

Collaborate with SV to develop an understanding of the material composition of waste generated by the C&I and C&D sectors.


Require funding and personnel to complete


Be prepared for changes that impact the sector (cont)


Perform as a regional leader and trusted adviser

Good governance is essential to supporting Resource Recovery Gippsland’s compliance with all legislative responsibilities, regulations, policies and procedures making us a trusted regional leader and adviser.


• Maintain high quality planning and governance in executing our statutory role and be financially sustainable. We will implement a continuous improvement plan to evaluate and monitor internal and external programs and projects. We will develop sound management systems and processes.

• Continue to be committed to establishing a culture that includes a positive approach to risk which is embedded in everything we do through proactively managing, avoiding or mitigating risk events before they occur.

• Operate consistent with the Minister’s SoE and be responsive to requests from the Minister’s office, DELWP and other portfolio partners. We will advise the Secretary of DELWP and the Minister of any existing or emerging risks which may affect the organisation meeting its regulatory obligations.



Investigate improved management systems including records management, finance and board management software applications.

3rd quarter Core funding

Develop a comprehensive annual business plan and budget. 1st quarter Core funding

Develop a comprehensive annual report of operations and financial statements.

4th quarter Core funding

Bring forward our business planning processes to provide greater alignment with our partners’ processes.

2nd quarter Core funding

Conduct an internal review of one (1) governance process. 2nd quarter Core funding

Maintain and update policies and procedures in accordance with the schedule.

Ongoing Core funding

Work collaboratively to leverage effectiveness from the shared services initiative.

Ongoing Shared services

Review and update the Protective Data Security Plan. 1st quarter Requires personnel

No current budget allowance however it is a requirement to complete

Establish a social procurement strategy that aligns with the Victorian Social Procurement Framework.

1st quarter Requires personnel

No current budget allowance however it is a requirement to complete


ORGANISATIONAL FRAMEWORK

Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change

Resource Recovery Gippsland Board

4 directors nominated by the Gippsland Local Government

Waste Forum

4 general directors nominated via an open selection process

All directors are appointed by the Minister

Resource Recovery Gippsland

Audit, Risk and Finance Committee

Remuneration and Performance Committee

State Waste Portfolio

DELWPEPA Victoria

Sustainability VictoriaOther WRRGs

Gippsland Local Government Waste Forum*

Bass Coast ShireBaw Baw Shire

East Gippsland ShireLatrobe City

South Gippsland ShireWellington Shire

Advisory Reference GroupsTechnical

Engagement and Education

* The Forum provides Resource Recovery Gippsland with information and advice regardingopportunities and challenges faced by local government in relation to waste and resource recovery services and infrastructure.

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OBJECTIVE 1

Business Plan 2019/22

Organisational ChartResource Recovery Gippsland is a small dynamic team - headcount of 10, which is the equivalent of 6.6 full time employees - with expertise in waste and resource recovery systems and infrastructure, sustainability, education and behaviour change, economic development and governance.

Core funding allows for the operational activities of the organisation, with reliance upon additional project funding to deliver important initiatives such as ResourceSmart Schools and Gippswide Kerbside.

Executive OfficerMatthew Peake

Finance & Compliance Officer(FTE 0.4)

Manager Governance & Relationships

(FTE 1.0)

Communications Coordinator(FTE 0.6)

ResourceSmart Schools Program(FTE 1.3)

RESOURCE RECOVERY GIPPSLAND

Senior Administration Officer(FTE 0.8)

Senior Project Officer(FTE 1.0)

Strategic Project Officer(FTE 0.5)


RICHARD A ELLIS (Chair) 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2021 Cr Richard Ellis has served as Chair of the Board since its inception in August 2014 and represents East Gippsland Shire Council on the Gippsland Forum.

He has a wide and diverse professional background in public administration and business across several sectors and brings a keen eye to the role of Chair and the management of waste in Gippsland. His interest and involvement with waste management has been further enhanced by maintaining his local shire’s waste portfolio.

Richard is very active in the Gippsland area and has held several statutory and community positions. His roles include Chair of the Gippsland Coastal Board, Councillor on the East Gippsland Shire and former President of the Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club among other positions.

PAMELA ROTHFIELD 31 October 2017 to 30 April 2021Cr Pamela Rothfield joined the Board on 31 October 2017 and represents Bass Coast Shire Council on the Gippsland Forum.

Pamela commenced her working life at Village Roadshow, where she learned the disciplines required to work in an executive team of a large structured organisation. Pamela progressed to take on an executive role, Manager of Acquisitions for Roadshow Distributors, regularly traveling overseas negotiating the multi-million-dollar purchase of film distribution rights for the territory of Australasia.

Today, Pamela and her sister own a large IT company, which they bought as a fledgling business in 1992. It is now run by an executive team, which has allowed her to step away from the day-to-day management.

In her role as Mayor and a Councillor, Pamela is a member of the following committees: Bass Coast Shire Council Audit Committee, Car Ferry Project Steering Committee (Chair), Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee, Rural Engagement Group, Australian Coastal Councils Association Inc, Gippsland Local Government Network, Peri Urban Group of Councils, Phillip Island Nature Park Community Advisory Committee. She also holds a Diploma in Accounting.

Our Board

GAYLE MAHER 31 October 2017 to 30 April 2021 Cr Gayle Maher joined the Board on 31 October 2017 representing Wellington Shire Council on the Gippsland Forum.

This is Gayle’s first time as an elected Councillor. Prior to this Gayle, a full-time mother, volunteered locally spending many years as secretary of Port Albert Progress Association which involved being editor and publisher of the ‘Port Albert Tattler’. Gayle also served as secretary of Port Albert Racecourse & Recreation Reserve Committee of Management for a term and presently is a member of Port Albert Mechanics Institute Committee of Management, Tarra Festival Committee and the Port Albert Maritime Museum.

Gayle is creator and administrator of ‘Discover Port Albert’ Facebook page and is presently studying a Diploma of Family History. She holds an Associate Diploma in Business Law spending time as a law clerk, however more recently operated and managed a family-owned retail business. She is partner to her husband’s cabinet making business.


CHRIS BADGER 1 August 2018 to 30 April 2022Chris Badger was re-appointed to the board on 1 August 2018 as a general director and appointed as the Chair of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee. Chris has over 30 years’ experience both in Australia and internationally in the utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors at senior executive level having held positions with Loy Yang Power, WestNet Energy, Alinta Ltd, E.ON Ag and Powergen PLC.

Chris is a Director of Gippsland Ports (from August 2019), Director of Gippsland Water (2017 - present), Independent member of the Wellington Shire Audit and Risk Committee (2016 - present), Trustee Super Director (2012) and is a Director of his own consultancy business (2012 - present).

He was formerly an Independent Director with the Australasian Corrosion Association (2016 - 2018), South Gippsland Water Authority (2011 - 2017), Murray Irrigation Ltd (2014- 2016), Associate Director with Madison Cross - a management consultancy business (2014 -2017), and Director and Deputy Chair of Trafalgar and District Bendigo Community Bank (2009 - 2011). Chris has a Bachelor of Engineering and has post-graduate business training from Australian Institute of Company Directors (where he is a Graduate and Fellow), Stanford University, Warwick University, and London Business School.

GLENN CAMPBELL 1 August 2018 to 30 April 2022 Glenn Campbell was appointed to the board on 1 August 2018 as a general director.

Glenn Campbell has worked predominately in education and the public sector for over 20 years. During that time, he has held roles with a primary focus on strategy, customer service, corporate services, and public policy. He has worked as a senior executive, internal consultant, and change agent.

His time in senior leadership roles has brought wider exposure to the Asia Pacific region particularly New Zealand, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and India. Glenn has held various board appointments related to his work in public policy and education.

Glenn’s interest in waste management, resource recovery and sustainability originated early in his career at the (then) City of Kew as a Waste Management Officer. During the mid 2000s, he returned to the sector leading policy reform for the Victorian Government.

Glenn holds qualifications in business (Bachelors) & organisational change (Masters); is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a career member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

SISKA HESTER 1 August 2018 to 30 April 2022 Siska Hester was appointed to the board on 1 August 2018 as a general director.

Siska is an experienced environmental professional having worked within both government (state and local) and private industry.

Siska has worked across a broad-range of environmental issues including waste, resource consumption, climate change mitigation and adaption, biodiversity and pollution control. This experience has provided Siska with a strong understanding of environmental legislation and barriers and drivers to improved environmental performance.

A mother of two young children, Siska has a deep commitment to sustainability with a particular interest in reducing household consumption and waste.

Siska holds a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering and a Diploma of Management. She is a certified and experienced environmental auditor and is trained and qualified in conducting investigations.


Our Board (cont)

KERRYN SCHRANK 30 June 2019 to 30 April 2023Kerryn Schrank was appointed to the board on 30 June 2019 as a general director.

Kerryn is an experienced senior leader in environmental science, education and sustainability and has worked across Europe and Australia.

She has over 25 years of experience working in private, government and non-government ‘for purpose’ sectors, in both local community and global multinationals.

Kerryn brings a wealth of specialist skills and experience across strategy and planning, with a proven track record of innovating and facilitating positive change. She is passionate about challenging and influencing conventional thinking and leadership to drive more innovative, high performing and sustainable business models.

TRICIA JONES 31 October 2018 to 30 April 2021Cr Tricia Jones joined the Board on 31 October 2018 and represents Baw Baw Shire Council on the Gippsland Forum. Tricia is an elected Councillor on the Baw Baw Shire Council and her commitment to local government spans over 10 years.

Her motivation and involvement in local government is driven by her desire to protect the things that the community holds dear; the Shire’s country feel and beautiful natural environment, whilst at the same time be responsive to the needs of the community as the Shire continues to experience unprecedented growth.

Tricia is passionate about the community’s ability to “have their say”. She is a member of several Council Advisory Committees, is a Rotarian and a volunteer in other community areas. Formerly a secondary school teacher and a small business owner, Tricia has a strong interest in young people and providing an environment which enables and supports an even better place to live, work and play.

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Resource Recovery Gippsland107 Princes Highway

Trafalgar Vic 382403 5633 2744

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