Litter Prevention And Sustainability Officer

Council Jobs; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Generous Leave Entitlements

Fitness Passport

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bathurst Regional Council seeks a Litter and Sustainability Project Officer to join a dynamic team responsible for delivering litter and sustainability initiatives across the Bathurst region. The role requires a environmental science qualification (or in progress), NSW Class C Driver Licence, and Working with Children Check, with opportunities to impact residents and visitors.

Applicants should have project management and community engagement experience, strong MS Office (Excel) skills, and be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent qualification.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.
• Working with Children Check clearance (as per regulatory requirement).
• Proven experience in project management.
• Experience in community engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Demonstrated critical and lateral thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage litter and sustainability projects for the Bathurst region.
• Inform and engage residents and visitors about litter and sustainability services.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver programs and campaigns.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Critical and lateral thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Litter Prevention And Sustainability Officer

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Litter and Sustainability Project Officer which will form part of an energetic and diverse team responsible for managing litter and sustainability projects and ensuring that residents and visitors of the Bathurst region are informed and engaged around litter and sustainability services that Council delivers.

To be successful in this role you must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent qualification as well as hold a current NSW Class C Divers Licence and Working with Children Check.

Key Requirements

• Current NSW Class C Divers Licence
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent
• Able to comply with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 through the provision of a Working with Children Check clearance.
• Proven experience and knowledge in all aspects of project management
• Experience in community engagement
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel specific)
• Critical and lateral thinking skills
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision as well as ability to work as part of a team.

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking a Litter and Sustainability Project Officer which will form part of an energetic and diverse team responsible for managing litter and sustainability projects and ensuring that residents and visitors of the Bathurst region are informed and engaged around litter and sustainability services that Council delivers.

To be successful in this role you must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent qualification as well as hold a current NSW Class C Divers Licence and Working with Children Check.

What We Can Offer

• Work/Life Balanceenjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
• Generous Leave Entitlementsto support your personal and family needs
• Fitness Passportto Stay active and healthy
• Training & Developmentto expand your skills
• Employee Assistance Programfor confidential support services

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This position requires a pre-employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary:$1,511.55 to $1,588.07 per week + superannuation

Position Status:Maximum Term - Full-time up until June 2030

Hours of work:35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Cherise Acker-Cooper - 02 6333 6***

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aflexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplacewhere diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being aChild Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.