Resource Recovery Education Officer

Job Details; Penrith; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Penrith is seeking an Education Program Developer to facilitate waste management education initiatives for the community. This role involves developing programs for residents, schools, and businesses, focusing on waste avoidance and resource recovery. Ideal candidates will hold a qualification in Environmental Science Education, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in educational material production. The salary ranges from $92,765 to $107,380 plus superannuation.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

18 weeks paid maternity leave

Health and wellbeing leave

15 days personal leave

Financial support for further education

Qualifications

• A current Class C Drivers Licence is required.
• Experience in environmental education, training, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements education programs for residents and businesses.
• Works with waste collection and processing contractors.
• Promotes waste avoidance and resource recovery practices.

Skills

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Experience in environmental education or training

Preparation and production of educational material

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science Education or related field

Job description

Note: This position is available to internal applicants only.

About us

At Penrith City Council we are passionate about people, both in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self, and we recognise that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues
• And much more!

Penrith is a recognised leader in sustainable waste management and we are committed to actively supporting our community to reduce waste sent to landfill through reducing, reusing, recycling and generally disposing of waste responsibly. As part of the Waste and Resource Recovery team you will work with a team of dedicated, innovative and award‑winning professionals who provide waste and recycling services, waste planning and promote waste avoidance and resource recovery within our City.

About the role

This position develops and implements education programs (in conjunction with Council’s waste collection and processing contractors) for residents, schools, community groups, businesses and Council staff relevant to domestic and commercial waste collection services, waste processing and disposal services, and waste avoidance and resource recovery practices.

This role is temporary full‑time with part‑time job‑sharing arrangements being considered for suitable applicants.

Essential criteria

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science Education or related field
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Experience in the environment education, training or related industry
• Experience in the preparation and production of education material
• A current Class C Drivers Licence

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $92,765 – $107,380 per annum plus 12% Superannuation and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.

You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and / or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Please select the link /s below to view the position description and to submit your application online.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11:55 pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position please contact Jarrod Loobeek, Senior Waste and Resource Recovery Officer, on.

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