Sustainable Waste & Community Engagement Officer

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

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