Waste Support Officer

**Who we are**

REMONDIS is one of the world’s largest recycling, waste services and water companies. The waste industry is evolving at a cracking pace and REMONDIS is servicing customers and building and operating infrastructure to remain at the forefront of the circular economy journey.

Our customers are at the heart of our business and in this dynamic role, you’ll gain the opportunity to showcase your relationship building and organisational skills under an experienced management team, while contributing to an organisation passionate about environmental sustainability.

**What you’ll love**

Stepping into a role where you are empowered to work autonomously, whilst also being well supported to achieve key deliverables as a team. This newly created role in Canberra, is for you if you enjoy being customer-centric, promoting sustainable waste management practices through both educational outreach and operational management.

You will be confident, resilient and driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with shopping centre management, tenants, and contractors to foster environmentally responsible waste practices in a high growth, dynamic environment.

**Key Responsibilities include**

You will have a commitment to safety and customer service and be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

- Educating shopping centre tenants on the correct use of bins and waste management practices.
- Participating in development and conduct of waste education programmes and presentations.
- Oversee and manage daily waste operations at shopping centre loading docks.
- Perform routine inspections of waste bins and storage areas to ensure compliance with recycling guidelines and standards.
- Ensure proper segregation of waste streams, including general waste, recyclables, and organics.
- Maximise recycling opportunities by monitoring waste segregation and minimising contamination.
- Respond to operational waste-related issues or emergencies in a timely manner.
- Coordinate waste removal services with contractors and ensure efficient waste management practices.
- Maintain required contractual KPIs and report back to internal administration as needed.
- Undertake all tasks with a critical eye for safety, ensuring all relevant safety standard and procedures are adhered to.

**Who you are**

You’ll have:

- Experience in waste management, education, training, recycling or environmental services (highly desirable).
- You’ll be a great communicator, with the ability to engage and educate.
- Good understanding of OHS&E principles for day-to-day operations in waste management.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to problem solve in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently, to make decisions and/or escalate where necessary.
- Understanding of waste segregation and recycling processes.
- A passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
- Tertiary qualifications in Environment /Education (desirable).

**Reasons you’ll stay**

**The Team**: You’ll work with the best who care about your personal and professional growth, with regular head office events

**Autonomy**: You are trusted and enabled in your role to achieve the best outcomes for our stakeholders, colleagues and our organisation as a whole.

**Work that matters**: Contribute to a more sustainable future. Your commercial contribution to commercial deliverables will support businesses, the community and the environment.

**Career opportunities**: We are growing and with growth comes opportunity. With REMONDIS, your career future is looking bright and has the potential to lead to other pathways to develop in your chosen field.

**Are you with us? To apply**

You’ll need proof of entitlement to work in Australia.

You’ll undergo a police check and pre-employment medical (including the industry standard drug and alcohol testing)
- REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite you to be part of an organisation that fosters a diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply._