Waste Education Officer

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a passionate Waste Education Officer to develop and implement educational programs that inspire the community to reduce waste and improve recycling. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in facilitating engaging educational initiatives. The role offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport membership

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging education programs.
• Knowledge of current waste and resource recovery issues.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative waste education programs.
• Organise workshops and events for community engagement.
• Support the development of waste education strategy.

Skills

Developing education programs

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Knowledge of waste management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Liverpool, New South Wales

Salary: $99,424 to $108,943 plus 12% Super

Location: Liverpool

Job Details

Liverpool City Council is seeking a passionate and creative Waste Education Officer to lead the development and delivery of education, engagement and promotion projects that inspire our community to avoid waste, increase reuse, and improve recycling and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate innovative waste education programs for residents, schools and community groups. Liaise with contractors, government agencies and other councils to deliver regional waste education initiatives.
• Work with Council’s marketing and media team to develop engaging education and promotional resources.
• Organise and deliver workshops, events and school programs to raise awareness of waste and sustainability issues.
• Support the development of Council’s waste education strategy and broader waste management plans

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Education, Natural Resource Management or related field
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engaging education programs, presentations and events
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, including working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Proven experience in achieving program outcomes within deadlines and minimal supervision
• Knowledge of current waste and resource recovery issues and the waste industry
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence

Benefits

• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidized parking available nearby
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application

Click here for a copy of the position description

CLOSING: 10/10/25

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner via phone on [phone].

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