Waste Officer - Organics

Willoughby City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Rostered days off

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Willoughby City Council is seeking a Waste Officer – Organics to support the implementation of Council’s food organics diversion service.

Reporting to the Waste Organics Coordinator, you’ll be a frontline champion for the new service, engaging with households and stakeholders to rollout priority actions, coordinate engagement activities and communicate practical information for Willoughby residents.

Qualifications

• A degree in environment or education, or significant relevant experience in the field.
• At least two years’ experience in a relevant industry or local government.
• Demonstrated ability to develop community engagement strategies and educational material.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first while implementing priority actions for the food organics diversion service rollout.
• Support detailed project plans covering stakeholder engagement, communication, procurement and risk.
• Coordinate and prioritise engagement tasks and activities, anticipating constraints and interdependencies.
• Help develop and deliver community engagement strategies and educational material explaining complex matters to a range of stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to bring together resources and expertise to deliver the project.
• Engage consultants and contractors as required to support project activities.
• Manage competing priorities and complete allocated tasks efficiently within specified timeframes.
• Undertake other duties and projects within your skills and competence, as directed by the Waste Organics Coordinator, Waste Team Leader or Environment & Waste Manager.

Skills

Community engagement

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in environment or education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Help deliver Council’s food organics diversion service and engage the community in a more sustainable future.

Full-time opportunity with flexible working, rostered days off and access to Fitness Passport.

Salary from $94,498.43 - $101,872.29 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.

Make a Difference Where You Work

Willoughby City Council is seeking a Waste Officer – Organics to support the implementation of Council’s food organics diversion service.

Reporting to the Waste Organics Coordinator, you’ll be a frontline champion for the new service, working with colleagues, stakeholders and the community. You’ll help deliver priority rollout actions, coordinate engagement activities and communicate practical information to support the service’s introduction to households across Willoughby.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Meaningful Difference: Help bring a new food organics diversion service to households across Willoughby and support Council’s focus on sustainability.
• Work Collaboratively: Partner with internal teams, consultants, contractors and community stakeholders to support the service rollout.
• Apply Your Specialist Expertise: Put your community engagement, education and project delivery skills into practice in a role combining office-based and field work.

About the Role

As the Waste Officer - Organics, you will:

• Put safety first while implementing priority actions for the food organics diversion service rollout.
• Support detailed project plans covering stakeholder engagement, communication, procurement and risk.
• Coordinate and prioritise engagement tasks and activities, anticipating constraints and interdependencies.
• Help develop and deliver community engagement strategies and educational material, explaining complex matters to a range of stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to bring together the resources and expertise needed to deliver the project.
• Engage consultants and contractors as required to support project activities.
• Manage competing priorities and complete allocated tasks efficiently within specified timeframes.
• Undertake other duties and projects within your skills and competence, as directed by the Waste Organics Coordinator, Waste Team Leader or Environment & Waste Manager.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in environment or education, or significant relevant experience, and at least two years’ experience in a relevant industry or local government.
• A Class C driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement community engagement strategies and produce educational material.
• Project management skills, with a proven record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.
• Strong oral and written communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, supported by a high level of customer service.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft software, including Word and Excel.
• A delivery-focused approach, capability for both office-based and field work, and a willingness to learn and contribute to organisational improvements.
• Desirable: experience facilitating workshops, webinars and other education programs; experience with Technology One or similar.

The successful candidate will be subject to relevant and ongoing police, qualification and probity checks as determined by Council.

Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11:30pm

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.