Project Officer Resource Recovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Accrued Time Off program

Local Government career benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Canterbury-Bankstown Council is seeking a Project Officer to join the Sustainable Future unit. You will manage the online clean-up booking website and develop communications to help residents and staff manage waste.

This permanent, full-time role focuses on education, engagement and outcomes across waste reduction, reuse and a circular economy. Responsibilities include developing education programs, overseeing the website contract, researching solutions for waste issues, and supporting planning

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or Science or equivalent experience in environmental sustainability.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Proven ability to develop, deliver and evaluate education/engagement resources and behaviour-change programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate community education and engagement programs for waste reduction and circular economy goals.
• Oversee development and delivery of the Council's clean-up website contract and staff training.
• Research and implement solutions for complex waste and resource recovery issues.
• Assist in planning, delivery and reporting on the Community Plan, Delivery Program and Environmental Reporting.
• Maintain and evaluate data and resources to improve strategies, policies and legislation.
• Manage grants and alternate funding sources aligned with Council strategies.

Skills

Education programs

Project management

Research & analysis

Reporting & compliance

Data management

Grant funding

Education

Environmental Management/Science degree

Tools

MS 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

• 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.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or Science or similar, and/or relevant industry experience supported by environmental sustainability experience
• Class ‘C’ Driver’s Licence
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 contact Brodie Smith at [e-mail]

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.

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