Waste Education
1 month ago
Waste Education & Engagement Officer
- Part-time position (21 hours/week) temporary contract for 3 years.
- Lead innovative waste minimisation programs within the community.
- Be part of exciting projects like the FOGO collection service and CRC.
- Make a meaningful impact on waste management and resource recovery in Sutherland Shire.
About Sutherland Shire Council
At Sutherland Shire, we pride ourselves on our commitment to creating a beautiful, protected, and healthy environment for our residents. Our Waste Services Unit plays a vital role in ensuring that our community has access to effective waste collection and disposal services while promoting sustainable practises across the region.
We are focused on making the Sutherland Shire a liveable place with high-quality amenities and services. By actively engaging with the community, we aim to minimise environmental impacts and encourage responsible waste practises that benefit everyone.
Position Overview
Working part-time (21 hours per week), the Waste Education and Engagement Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive waste education and minimisation programs, with a strong focus on the implementation of a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service and a Community Recycling Centre (CRC). This role involves managing resources, monitoring project performance, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Key responsibilities include managing waste education programs, providing technical support to the community, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance resource recovery and reduce waste contamination.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about waste management and sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in education, communications, or environmental science, and have experience in delivering engaging programs to diverse audiences.
- Minimum Diploma level qualifications in Education, Communications, Business, Sustainability, Marketing, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and evaluating education programs.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the community.
- Experience in event management and implementing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a critical thinker, a team player, and possess the ability to articulate complex information in simple terms while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Join our Team and Grow with Us
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 25 November 2024
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing
- Package: from$96,600 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation. (Salary is pro-rated for 21 hours)
- Hours of work: 21 hours per week temporary part time (3 year contract)
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
Reach out to Ian Drinnan, Waste Business Development Manager, idrinnan@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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About Us
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