Waste Education Officer

Careers at Council; Lane Cove; Hybrid; AUD 85.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

Salary progression

Professional development

Wellness program

Near amenities

Zusammenfassung

Council in Lane Cove, NSW, is seeking a role to support the Domestic Waste Service and help achieve waste and emissions targets. The role involves assisting the Waste Contract Coordinator, delivering education programs, and engaging residents and building managers to improve recycling and reduce landfill.

You will write reports, work independently, manage multiple projects, and provide sound advice on waste and sustainability.

Qualifikationen

• High level verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop implement, and evaluate education programs.
• Ability to undertake multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to provide sound advice to customers on waste and sustainability issues.

Aufgaben

• Supporting the Waste Contract Coordinator in the day-to-day management of the Domestic Waste Service and in responding to customer service requests.
• Delivering waste education initiatives and programs to maximise recycling and minimise waste to landfill.
• Supporting the roll-out of the new Food Waste service through development of educational materials and engagement with residents and managers.
• Conducting research to understand community needs and identify strategies to engage in waste avoidance and recycling.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Independent work

Education program development

Project multitasking

Waste & sustainability guidance

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: $85,333.04 - $89,605.36 per annum + 12% superannuation

About the role

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Domestic Waste Service,
which has a minimum of 3 contact points with every household in the LGA each
week, and in helping Council to achieve our adopted waste and emissions
targets.

The key responsibilities of this role include;

• Supporting
  the Waste Contract Coordinator in the day-to-day management of the Domestic Waste Service and in responding
  to customer service requests.
• Delivering
  waste education initiatives and programs to ensure proper use of the service,
  maximise recycling rates, and minimise waste to landfill.
• Supporting
  the roll-out of the new Food Waste service to meet the NSW state mandate
  through the development of educational and promotional materials, engaging with
  residents, building managers, and strata, and conducting bin checks to
  understand utilisation of the service and address any issues.
• Conducting
  research to understand community needs and identify and implement strategies to
  engage the community in waste avoidance, recycling and reuse, and the prevention of illegal dumping.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• High level verbal and written communication, with the ability to address and lead small groups and write complex reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop implement, and evaluate education programs
• Ability to undertake multiple projects concurrently and meet set deadlines.
• Proven ability to provide sound advice to customers on waste and sustainability issues.

What we offer

We
are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have
access to:

• Flexible
  work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles
• Annual
  performance reviews and salary progression
• Extensive
  professional development and training
• Employee
  wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre

About Council

Located
on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a
leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our
residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers
children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We
are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.
Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome
applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Bernadette Riad on 9911 3613.

Salary range

Salary: $85,333.04 - $89,605.36 per annum + 12% superannuation per annum

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.