Community Waste Education Officer

2 months ago


Dandenong, Australia City of Greater Dandenong Full time

**Work type**
- Permanent Full Time**Location**
- Operations Centre**Department**
- Business, Engineering and Major Projects**$73,610 - $85,282 pa (plus super)**

**Permanent Full Time**

**About Us**

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

**About the role**

This exciting position sits within council’s dynamic Waste Services division. The role will make a difference to the environment by changing community waste and recycling behaviours.

The primary objectives are to:

- Assist in the development, delivery and review of Council’s Waste and Litter Strategy
- Develop and deliver effective community engagement and education programs that support a reduction in litter and a sense of community pride
- Administer Council’s Litter Action Task Force (LATF) to support positive outcomes associated with Council’s Waste and Litter strategy
- Build strong and effective partnerships with key stakeholders necessary to deliver litter prevention initiatives

**About you**
- A relevant qualification or relevant work experience, for example experience in developing and delivering community engagement and education programs
- Ability to effectively manage time, and to plan and prioritise resources
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and gain cooperation and assistance of other team members
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends for the delivery of community and engagement and education programs
- Understanding and knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices and procedures in the workplace
- A current valid (and ongoing) Victorian Driver’s License, as well as satisfactory (and ongoing) Police and Working with Children checks

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description.

**Benefits of working with us**

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children_with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._

**Further information**: Tony Barca, 8571 1760
**Applications close**:5pm, Friday, 31 March 2023



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