▷ (5/10/2025) Senior Program Officer - Container Deposit Scheme | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of P[...]

6 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

Senior Program Officer - Container Deposit Scheme

Details: The Senior Program Officer will manage the Network Operator and will report directly to the Assistant Director Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Compliance. The Network Operator is responsible for managing and operating the physical infrastructure of the CDS such as container collection points, counting and verification, transport logistics and ensuring 10 cent refunds are paid for container redemptions.

You will require proven skills in stakeholder engagement, contract management, brief and report writing, analysis of complex information and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Officers have a positive attitude and a commitment to continual learning and development.

ACT NoWaste is a unique organisation in Australia: we work across both state/territory and local government functions. We are a diverse, innovative, and professional team who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. We welcome people with experience from the community, public and private sectors and believe the more diverse our knowledge base is, the better our results will be.

We value people with innovative and creative ideas, who communicate with candour and respect, and who have the motivation to drive projects from conception through to delivery. We are curious about each other’s work and always ask “who else needs to know?”

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Demonstrated experience in contract or project management is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 7 October 2025 until 7 April 2026 with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit your application, demonstrating how your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours meet the Selection Criteria. Please keep your application to three pages or less. Please include your curriculum vitae.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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