Project Officer Resource Recovery

City of Canterbury Bankstown; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Accrued Time Off program

Long service leave after 5 years

Parental leave options

Professional growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to join our Sustainable Future unit. You will manage the online cleanup booking site and develop communications to help residents and staff reduce waste.

This is a permanent full-time role with council conditions. You will drive education programs, oversee contracts, and contribute to community plans and environmental reporting while working with CALD communities and diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or Science, or equivalent experience
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• Experience delivering education and engagement resources and events
• Strong communication and public presentation skills
• Proven project management skills including planning and budgeting
• Ability to work with CALD communities
• Experience in report writing and monitoring outcomes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, mapping tools and databases
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/nights

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate education and engagement programs for waste reduction.
• Oversee the clean up website contract development and staff training.
• Research and implement solutions for waste and resource recovery issues.
• Support Council plans and environmental reporting.
• Maintain data and assess programs to meet policies and legislation.
• Manage grants and alternative funding sources.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

Digital literacy

CALD engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or Science

Driver’s Licence (Class C)

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.