Environmental Projects Officer - Litter and Illegal Dumping

Strathfield Municipal Council; Strathfield Municipal Council; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Learning & development

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport program

Health & wellbeing reimbursement

Roadshow lunches

Leave entitlements NSW

Job summary

Strathfield Council is seeking an Environmental Projects Officer – Litter and Illegal Dumping to join our Resilience, Compliance & Commercial team in Sydney. You will lead litter prevention initiatives and waste management programs across Council and with the community, delivering measurable environmental outcomes.

You will coordinate monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with agencies and groups, while upholding the Council’s PROUD values in a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Community Development or related discipline.
• Proven experience in community engagement and education in sustainability, waste management or related areas.
• Knowledge of NSW litter prevention strategy and targets.
• Strong project management, planning, budgeting and data monitoring experience.
• Ability to review internal processes and work with stakeholders for improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.
• Current Working with Children Check and Current Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Litter Prevention Roadmap and initiatives.
• Coordinate litter prevention, illegal dumping, waste and sustainability programs.
• Manage projects from planning through monitoring and evaluation.
• Build relationships with government agencies and community groups.
• Coordinate monitoring activities and analyse data to measure outcomes.
• Prepare reports, grant submissions and funding acquittals.
• Embed litter and dumping prevention into day-to-day operations.
• Support compliance and enforcement activities related to litter and waste.

Skills

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related

Tools

MS Excel

Grant management

Job description

Directorate: Corporate & Community Team: Resilience, Compliance & Commercial Employment Status: Temporary, part-time (up to 3 years) Employment Arrangement: 28 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy

Position Number: POS 424 Salary Range:

• Base Salary: From $72,290.40 (Grade 14, Step 1) per annum
• Plus: 12% superannuation
• Total Package: $80,966.00 per annum

The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within this position.

About Strathfield Council

Strathfield Council is a dynamic, medium-sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. Covering an area of approximately 14 square kilometres, we proudly serve a vibrant and growing community of around 46,000 residents, with population projections set to exceed 60,000 by 2041.

We are committed to delivering high-quality services, driving community initiatives, and building a thriving, sustainable future for our residents.

The Opportunity

Strathfield Council is seeking a motivated Environmental Projects Officer – Litter and Illegal Dumping to join our team.

In this role, you will help drive Council’s approach to litter prevention, illegal dumping, waste management and environmental sustainability. Work across Council and with the wider community, you will contribute to practical initiatives that deliver positive and measurable environmental outcomes.

You will lead with professionalism and integrity while actively promoting and living our PROUD Values—People First, Respect, Opportunity, Unity, and Dedication—contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of Council’s Litter Prevention Roadmap and associated initiatives
• Coordinate litter prevention, illegal dumping, waste and sustainability programs and projects
• Manage environmental projects from planning and implementation through to monitoring and evaluation
• Build effective relationships with government agencies, community groups, businesses and other key stakeholders
• Coordinate environmental monitoring activities and analyse data to measure project outcomes
• Prepare reports, grant submissions, funding acquittals and recommendations for management and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across Council to embed litter and illegal dumping prevention into day-to-day operations
• Support compliance and enforcement activities relating to litter, illegal dumping, waste management and environmental protection.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Community Development or a related discipline and/or extensive industry experience
• Proven experience in community engagement and education in sustainability, waste management or other environment-related areas
• Sound knowledge of the current NSW litter prevention strategy and understanding existing approaches for litter prevention to achieve litter reduction targets
• High level of organisational skills and ability to manage projects, including planning, consultation, budget and grant management, as well as data monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to review internal processes and work with stakeholders to identify key improvement areas and implement required process changes
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including public presentation and meeting skills, and the ability to prepare reports
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Class C Drivers Licence

Why Work With Us

At Strathfield Council, you will enjoy a supportive workplace that values balance, growth, and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements through our Agile Work Policy
• Generous learning and development opportunities
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program
• Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement Program
• Regular staff engagement events, including quarterly Roadshow lunches.
• Generous leave entitlements under the Local Government (State) Award (NSW).

Click here for more details about our staff benefits and Click here to view Council’s Agile Work Policy.

Position Description

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For questions about the role, please contact our People & Culture team at [e-mail].

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 1 October 2026.