Litter Prevention Officer

Litter Prevention Officer
Temporary 3-year position
• Part Time 24 hours per week
• $51.40 per hour

Location: Windsor, New South Wales

Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice. Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

Reporting to the Coordinator Waste Projects and Contracts, based in Windsor NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to implement and manage litter prevention initiatives in alignment with Council's Litter Prevention Plan, Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy 2032, and Operational Plan, with a focus on education, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement to drive behaviour change and reduce littering in the Hawkesbury region.

You will have proven experience in implementing and managing effective solutions for litter prevention and waste management challenges. Your experience will extend to engaging and partnering with community groups to reach tangible and beneficial outcomes. You will demonstrate high attention to detail and analytical skills; you will have experience ensuring compliance with legislation and have the ability to produce accurate reporting.

• Experience in project management, including planning, implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working collaboratively with government agencies, business and community groups.
• Ability to collect, analyse and report data to support program evaluation and decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated ability to manage data, reporting and presentations.
• Demonstrated understanding of local government processes, services and systems.
• Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Environmental Science, Waste Management, Behaviour Change, Local Government, Education or a related field or demonstrated experience within these areas.
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council:

• Great working environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website: www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday, 07 September 2025. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application. Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.