Litter Prevention and Sustainability Officer

Bathurst Regional 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 and Sustainability Project Officer to lead litter and sustainability initiatives within the Bathurst region, delivering programs and engaging the community.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or underway), NSW Class C Driver’s Licence, Working with Children Check, and proven project management and community engagement experience. The role offers a flexible, supportive workplace with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science (or currently undertaking) or equivalent
• 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 as part of a team.
• Current NSW Class C Divers Licence
• Working with Children Check clearance

Responsibilities

• Manage litter and sustainability projects for the Bathurst region.
• Engage with residents and visitors to inform on services and programs.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Microsoft Excel

Critical thinking

Teamwork and independence

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

NSW Class C Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

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.

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 Balance

enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements

to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport

to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development

to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program

for 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 6544

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.