Resource Recovery Officer- Cadet

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant leave benefits

Training and leadership development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Canada Bay Council is seeking enthusiastic Resource Recovery Officer Cadets to join our Sustainability & Waste team and support the rollout of Council's Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service.

This role is a great opportunity for a university student to gain practical experience in waste management, sustainability and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or TAFE qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Undertake waste and contamination audits.
• Support contamination monitoring and management.
• Educate residents on correct waste separation and FOGO.

Skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree or TAFE in Environmental Science or Sustainability

Job description

• 3 positions available, commencing January 2027

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council's values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

Are you passionate about sustainability and making a difference in your community?

About the role

City of Canada Bay is seeking enthusiastic Resource Recovery Officer Cadets to join our Sustainability & Waste team and support the rollout of Council's Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service.

This is a great opportunity for a university student, looking to gain practical experience in waste management, sustainability and community engagement.

In this role you will:

• Undertake waste and contamination audits
• Support contamination monitoring and management
• Educate residents on correct waste separation and Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)
• Collect and record audit and engagement data

Are You the Ideal Candidate?

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or TAFE qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Show a willingness to learn and contribute positively to a team environment
• Hold a current Class C NSW Drivers Licence

We're looking for strong communicators who are enthusiastic, proactive, organised and comfortable working with the community. Previous waste experience is not essential - just a willingness to learn!

This role is expected to commence in January 2027.

What's on offer

We are offering a total remuneration from $26,167 - $66,795 annual salary plus superannuation.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• Significant leave benefits
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks) and much, much more!

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0*** or email ************@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.