Waste Education Officer

Broome; Shire Of Broome; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Broome Location Allowance

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible work schedule

Salary sacrifice options

Family membership to recreation centre

Wellness program discounts

Active social club

Job summary

Shire of Broome is hiring a Waste Education Officer to plan and deliver waste education programs and support contract administration for waste services in Broome, WA. The role is permanent and part-time (20 hours per week) with potential for additional hours.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, have experience presenting to schools and communities, and manage multiple priorities with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience presenting to schools and community groups on waste education matters.
• Experience in preparing waste education materials.
• Experience delivering waste management or behavioural change programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and implement waste education programs to improve resource recovery.
• Assist with contract administration of waste management services to ensure performance.
• Prepare, coordinate and implement waste-related projects.

Skills

Independent worker

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Stakeholder liaison

Resource recovery knowledge

Sustainability concepts

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word)

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint)

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Job description

Location: Broome, Western Australia, 6725

Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency

Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!

At the Shire of Broome our people are fundamental to our success. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles, who are proactive, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We strive to be a workplace filled with employees who live and breathe our values of PEARLS (Proactive, Engaging, Accountable, Respectful, Listening, Sustainable).

Job Description

About the Position:

TheWaste Education Officerwill be responsible for the following:

• To support the Shire’s adherence to the State Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 and associated Action Plan.
• To plan, prepare and implement waste education programs that facilitate environmentally sustainable outcomes associated with better resource recovery and waste management practices
• To assist with the contract administration of waste management services to ensure performance standards are met.
• To prepare, coordinate and implement waste related projects

This is a permanent part time position 20 hours per week, with the opportunity for additional hours of work. No weekend work required and flexible working hours available. Ideal for parents with school-aged children to suit your work/life balance.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to work independently and in a busy team environment.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and form effective working relationships
• Experience in presenting to schools and community groups on waste education matters.
• Experience in preparation of resource recovery and waste education materials.
• Experience in the delivery of waste education/waste management or behavioural change programmes.Understanding of resource recovery, waste management, climate change, sustainability and circular economy principles and issues.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, an the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook.

Don’t meet every single requirement?If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further.Our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at the Shire of Broome.

Desired Skills and Experience

About the Shire:

Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!

Working for the Shire of Broome meansyou will enjoy:

• Salary band between $82,208.67- 88,080.71 base salary per annum pro-rata(depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus a Broome Location Allowance of $6,463.000 pro-rata.
• Generous leave entitlements well above industry minimums, including additional annual leave.
• Flexible work, with fortnightlyrostered days off - giving you every opportunity to enjoy that Broome lifestyle!
• Salary sacrifice options for rental assistance.
• Family Membership to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
• A comprehensive Wellness Program including discounts on local services such as Pilates and Yoga.
• An active and engaging social club.

The Shire of Broome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.