Project Officer Resource Recovery

Jobs in Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Time off program

Long service leave

Parental leave

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

CBCity seeks a dedicated Project Officer to join the Sustainable Future unit. You will manage our online clean up booking site and help develop communications to assist residents and staff with waste management.

The role is permanent full-time and requires strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. You will develop, deliver and evaluate education programs, oversee website enhancements, and support environmental reporting and policy delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, delivery and evaluation of education and engagement resources.
• Ability to manage projects, budgets and reporting requirements.
• Experience with waste reduction or environmental programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver education and engagement programs for waste reduction.
• Oversee the online clean up booking website development and testing.
• Research solutions for complex waste and resource recovery issues.
• Contribute to Community Plan, Delivery Program and Environmental reporting.
• Monitor data and programs to meet strategy objectives.
• Manage grants and alternate funding sources.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Public speaking

Report writing

Digital literacy

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mapping tools

Databases

Job description

Here at CBCity The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

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
• 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.

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 contact Brodie Smith at [e-mail]

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 [e-mail]

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.