Litter Prevention and Sustainability Officer

Careers at Council; 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 is seeking a Litter Prevention and Sustainability Officer to lead litter and sustainability projects within the Bathurst region. The role involves informing residents and visitors about services, engaging the community, and delivering initiatives with an energetic team.

Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or be currently studying), NSW Class C driver’s licence, and Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent qualification.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.
• Ability to obtain Working with Children Check clearance under regulatory rules.
• Proven experience in project management and community engagement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel focus).
• Strong critical and lateral thinking; able to work independently or in a team.

Skills

Driving Licence (NSW Class C)

Project management

Community engagement

Excel

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Working with Children Check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

What We Can Offer

• Work/Life Balanceenjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset


• Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs


• Fitness Passportto Stay active and healthy


• Training & Developmentto expand your skills


• Employee Assistance Programfor confidential support services

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

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where 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 a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.