Sustainability Specialist for Municipal Resource Recovery

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia City of Whittlesea Full time

About Us

The City of Whittlesea is a dynamic and fast-growing municipality in Australia, playing a crucial role in the daily lives of its residents. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by providing access to local services, facilities, and infrastructure.

Our diverse staff are passionate, skilled, and dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes. The Inclusive Employment Program aims to provide temporary workplace opportunities and experience for local people facing barriers to employment.

To be eligible, you must live within the City of Whittlesea municipality and meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Culturally or linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
  • First Nations People
  • People living with disability
  • Older people unable to find suitable employment
  • Residents experiencing hardship

This role supports the kerbside service, including the delivery of FOGO caddies and bin liners to eligible residents. You will investigate opportunities for improvement and innovation in waste management and resource recovery activities.

As a Sustainability Specialist, you will assist with the development and promotion of resource recovery programs to increase community participation, reduce contamination, and explore new opportunities.

Your responsibilities include investigating and resolving complaints related to daily resource recovery operations.

We seek a clear communicator, collaborator, and problem solver who can engage, support, and assist the community. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, particularly waste avoidance and resource recovery, this role may be suited to your skills and qualifications.

Required skills and qualifications include the ability to plan and organise work in line with organisational goals, adjust to changing priorities, and maintain effective communication channels.

A salary of approximately $76,000 per annum is offered, plus superannuation and flexible working arrangements. The City of Whittlesea values diversity and equality and welcomes applications from candidates representing diverse backgrounds.

Benefits include a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee well-being. We encourage applications from international candidates with a valid visa to work in Australia.



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