Officer Waste Education

**Competitive annual salary commencing at** $93,611,**plus up to 13% superannuation**:

- **Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.**

**About the Region**

**Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.**

**For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.**

**Officer Waste Education - Fixed Term
- 3 Years**:
**Remuneration**:_A_**nnual salary commencing** at $93,611**,**plus up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing Date**:Sunday 29th June 2025**at 11.00pm AEST**

**What we are looking for**:
Gympie Regional Council has a fulltime permanent position for a fixed term of 3 years initially as a Officer Waste Education. This role is responsible for contributing to the development, delivery, and facilitation of training and education programs focused on waste reduction, reuse, and resource recovery for a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. The position also leads the design and implementation of community education, communications, and behavior change initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable waste practices across the region.

**Essential Knowledge & Skills**:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g Waste Management, Environmental Science, Education, Sustainability etc.).
- Experience delivering education programs and developing supporting resources for a range of audiences.
- Proficiency in social media management, digital content creation, and design tools (e.g. Adobe Suite).
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High-level written, research, and administrative capabilities, including report and grant writing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong interpersonal skills.
- Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
- Blue Card (or ability to obtain).

**Essential Requirements**:

- Develop and deliver strategic programs, partnerships, policies and initiatives that support the transition to a circular economy and Council’s waste and resource recovery objectives.
- Lead the development and implementation of waste education, marketing and communication plans, including campaigns addressing littering and illegal dumping.
- Design, coordinate and deliver training, education and engagement programs for schools, community groups, businesses, and internal staff, including site visits.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to convey regulatory, legislative and strategic messages to a range of stakeholders.
- Foster partnerships and engagement with community groups, local businesses, and external organisations to support behaviour change and circular economy practices.
- Provide high-quality customer service and expert advice to the public and internal stakeholders on waste, recycling, and resource recovery.
- Create and manage engaging content across digital platforms, including Council’s website and social media, to support education and outreach objectives.
- Represent Council in external forums, committees and working groups relevant to waste education and resource recovery.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure coordinated and strategic delivery of waste-related initiatives.
- Prepare accurate reports, correspondence and other documentation in line with Council standards and timeframes.

**Who to Contact**

**What we offer?**
- Nine-day fortnight
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

**Our Values**
- Accountability
- Communication
- Customer Service Focused
- Integrity
- Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

**Our Process**

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

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