Trainee Waste Education Support Officer

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

Location: Gregadoo Waste Management Centre - 132 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo NSW 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:

• Above award rates Commencing salary of $1,654.80 gross per fortnight plus superannuation (at 18 years of age or older), varying rates subject to age and experience as per award provisions
• 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

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

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Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.