Project Officer Resource Recovery

Careers at Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Accrued Time Off program

Long service leave after 5 years

Parental leave options

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

CBCity is seeking a Project Officer to join our Sustainable Future unit, managing our online waste clean-up booking site and developing communications to assist residents and staff. The role is permanent full-time and supports waste reduction, reuse and a circular economy.

You will lead education and engagement activities, manage the website contract, and contribute to reporting on Community Plans and Environmental reporting. Strong project management and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or Science or similar, and/or relevant industry experience supported by environmental sustainability experience.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of education and engagement resources, behaviour change programs and events.
• High level communication, interpersonal skills and public presentation skills.
• Proven skills in project management including planning, establishing priorities, evaluation and allocation and management of resources and budget.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people, including CALD community in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Demonstrated experience in report writing including ability to measure, evaluate and meet reporting requirements.
• High level of digital literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft office software, mapping tools and/or databases.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment, including some weekends, nights and early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate community education, engagement and behaviour change programs supporting waste reduction, reuse, repair and a circular economy.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Councils clean up website contract (e.g. testing features, internal engagement, and staff training).
• Research and implement solutions for complex and priority waste and resource recovery issues.
• Assist in the development, delivery and reporting on Council’s Community Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plans and relevant Environmental Reporting
• Maintain, monitor and evaluate data, programs, initiatives and resources to continuously improve and meet the objectives of relevant strategies, policies, plans and legislation.
• Manage grants and alternate funding sources, that align with the relevant strategies, policies and plans.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Budget management

Education

Environmental Management or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mapping tools

Databases

Job description

The Role

A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our Sustainable future unit as a Project Officer

This role will focus on the management of our online clean up booking website and the development of communications to assist our residents and staff in managing their waste.

*This opportunity will be offered on a Permanent Full-Time basis

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate community education, engagement and behaviour change programs supporting waste reduction, reuse, repair and a circular economy.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Councils clean up website contract ( e.g. testing features, internal engagement, and staff training).
• Research and implement solutions for complex and priority waste and resource recovery issues.
• Assist in the development, delivery and reporting on Council’s Community Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plans and relevant Environmental Reporting
• Maintain, monitor and evaluate data, programs, initiatives and resources to continuously improve and meet the objectives of relevant strategies, policies, plans and legislation.
• Manage grants and alternate funding sources, that align with the relevant strategies, policies and plans.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or Science or similar, and/or relevant industry experience supported by environmental sustainability experience
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of education and engagement resources, behaviour change programs and events.
• High level communication, interpersonal skills and public presentation skills.
• Proven skills in project management including planning, establishing priorities, evaluation and allocation and management of resources and budget.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people, including CALD community in a professional and sensitive manner
• Demonstrated experience in report writing including ability to measure, evaluate and meet reporting requirements.
• High level of digital literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft office software, mapping tools and/or databases.
• Ability to work in a flexible environment, including some weekends, nights and early mornings.

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $97,327 (Grade G, Step 1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

Whats on offer?

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contactBrodie Smith at ************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Applications close on Sunday 15 November 2026

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.