Litter Prevention Officer

City of Port Phillip; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

12% Superannuation

Job summary

The City of Port Phillip is seeking a Litter Prevention Officer to join the Waste Services team for a two-year fixed-term, full-time role at the Port Phillip Operations Centre, with flexible working options.

You will investigate litter issues, develop policies, educate residents and businesses, and analyse data to drive service improvements across the municipality.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management, service improvement or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify trends and solutions.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, guidelines or behaviour-change materials.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and enforce litter, waste and dumped rubbish issues and provide recommendations to improve service delivery.
• Develop, implement and review policies, procedures and guidance to support litter prevention and improvements.
• Educate and engage residents, businesses and stakeholders to promote responsible waste disposal and behaviour change.
• Analyse service data and operational information to identify trends and inform improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and external agencies to deliver litter prevention initiatives.

Skills

Experience in waste management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Policy development experience

Stakeholder engagement and clear influ.

Independent working and prioritisation

Job description

Salary Range Band 5 $84,826 to $97,810 plus 12% Super

2 year fixed term full time role

Located at Port Phillip Operations Centre with flexible working available.

About The Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About The Role

Are you passionate about improving community amenity and environmental outcomes? Join our Waste Services team and play a key role in preventing littering, reducing illegal dumping and supporting cleaner public spaces across the City of Port Phillip.

As a Litter Prevention Officer, you will play a key role in improving litter prevention outcomes across the City of Port Phillip. The role combines investigation, education, policy development and service improvement activities to support cleaner public spaces and reduce littering and illegal dumping.

Working collaboratively with Council teams, contractors, businesses and the community, you will use operational insights and data to identify emerging issues, develop practical guidance and implement initiatives that improve public place litter bin management and community amenity outcomes.

Duties

• Investigate and enforce litter, waste and dumped rubbish issues and provide recommendations to improve service delivery, operational procedures and public place litter bin management.
• Develop, implement and review policies, procedures, guidance materials and initiatives that support litter prevention, illegal dumping reduction and improved public place litter bin management.
• Educate and engage residents, businesses and stakeholders to promote responsible waste disposal practices and support positive behaviour change.
• Analyse service data, customer requests and operational information to identify trends, evaluate service performance and develop evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and external agencies to deliver litter prevention initiatives, address amenity issues and improve environmental outcomes across the municipality.

Skills And Experience

• Experience in waste management, service improvement, community education, local government, environmental programs or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and develop practical solutions.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, guidelines, educational resources or behaviour change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and influence positive behaviour change.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives.

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements And Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia,
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.