Trainee Waste Education Support Officer

**Closing date**: 16/11/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Gregadoo Waste Management Centre - 132 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country

**Department**: City Businesses - Gregadoo Waste Management Centre

**Employment type**: Temporary Full-time

**Work Arrangement**: On-site

**Earn, learn and be part of the team leading the way in waste and sustainability at Wagga Wagga City Council’s Gregadoo Waste Management Centre.**

Are you enthusiastic, curious, and love connecting with people?

This hands-on traineeship is your chance to make a real impact helping educate our community about recycling, sustainability and waste reduction while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and valuable on-the-job experience.

As a Trainee Waste Education Officer, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a difference. You’ll get to work on real projects, engage with all kinds of people, and build confidence and communication skills that’ll set you up for a future career in community engagement, waste management or sustainability.

**What we will offer**:

- A supportive team that’s ambitious and genuinely cares about making improvements
- A flexible 35hr work week with (3) hours paid study time each week
- Gain transferable skills with long-term job opportunities in a growing industry
- Clean, comfortable office and kitchen facilities

**Your new role**:

- Shadow and learn from experienced staff, supporting the Waste Education Officer and Facilities Manager.
- Visit schools, community groups and events to help deliver fun, educational activities about waste and recycling.
- Help create online content, social media posts and community updates.
- Take part in team meetings, projects and workshops.
- Assist with customer service, admin tasks and record keeping.
- Gain hands-on experience across all parts of the Waste Management team at Gregadoo.

**This role is best suited to someone who is**:

- Enthusiastic, approachable and confident talking to people.
- Creative, well-spoken and not afraid to share ideas.
- Adaptable and happy to work in an environment that’s more “functional and practical” than fancy.
- A team player who brings energy and a can-do attitude.
- Interested in sustainability, community engagement, or marketing.
- We’re not expecting you to know everything - we’re looking for attitude; someone keen, driven and upbeat

**What you will need to succeed**:

- Willingness to work and study, undertaking a Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement) or other relevant qualification
- Class P1, P2 or C Driver’s Licence
- A General Construction Induction Card (White Card) is desirable but not essential
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B and will be asked to provide evidence of this._

**The Reality Check**

Let’s be real, this role is based at the Gregadoo Waste Management Facility, so yes, it’s technically “at the tip.” But it’s also where the real action happens. You’ll be part of a team that turns waste into something worthwhile, helping educate the community on how small changes can make a big difference. The office set up isn’t flashy but it’s clean, comfy and functional. There’s a good kitchen but you’ll need to pack your own lunch.

**What is next?**

Applications close **Sunday, 16 November 2025** at 11.59pm AEST.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact **Andrea Baldwin, Gregadoo Waste Management Facility Manager on 02 6926 9171.**

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.