Resource Recovery Officer- Cadet

City of Canada Bay 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 in Sydney's inner west invites applications for Resource Recovery Officer Cadets to join the Sustainability & Waste team and assist with the rollout of the FOGO service.

This is an opportunity for a university student to gain practical experience in waste management, sustainability and community engagement, commencing January 2027, with three positions available and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergraduate degree or TAFE qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and contribute positively to a team.
• Holds a current Class C NSW Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Community engagement

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate degree or TAFE qualification in Environmental Science or Sustainability

Job description

City of Canada Bay Council – Drummoyne NSW

• 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!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ju’eta Amir, Resource Recovery Manager on 02 9911 6*** or email Ju'********@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

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.