Waste Project Officers

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking Waste Project Officers in Liverpool to enhance waste management and sustainability initiatives. Candidates should possess qualifications in environmental science or waste management, along with experience in project management and community engagement. This position offers a full-time contract and various benefits to support staff well-being and development.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Passport membership

Internal professional learning and development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in waste management, environmental science or a related field.
• Experience in waste, resource recovery, sustainability or environmental management.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing waste strategies and policies.
• Coordinating and managing waste-related projects.
• Providing expert advice on waste and recycling issues.
• Engaging with community groups to promote recycling.
• Integrating sustainability principles into operations.

Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of waste management legislation

Ability to manage multiple projects

Community consultation skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in waste management or environmental science

Job description

Liverpool, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

Waste Project Officers

Location : 600 Cowpasture Rd, Len Waters Estate NSW 2171

Why Us

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference

JOB DETAILS 1 X Permanent Full Time & 1 X Temporary Full time 12 months 35 hours, 5 days/week $85,411.40 to $96,976.47 + Super

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Waste Project Officers to contribute to the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of our Waste Management and Resource Recovery programs. This is a key role in supporting our sustainability goals, reducing waste to landfill, and advancing Liverpool’s circular economy initiatives.

This Role Involves

• Developing and implementing waste strategies and policies
• Coordinating and managing waste-related projects, tenders and contracts
• Providing expert advice on waste, recycling and resource recovery issues
• Engaging with residents, community groups, and internal teams to promote waste avoidance, reuse and recycling
• Supporting the assessment of Development Applications with waste-related requirements
• Actively integrating sustainability principles into operations and community programs
  
  

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in waste management, environmental science or a related field
• Experience in waste, resource recovery, sustainability or environmental management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and community consultation skills
• Knowledge of current waste management legislation, ecological sustainable development and resource recovery systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
  
  

Benefits Of Working At Lcc

• Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Internal professional Learning and Development
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program
  
  

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

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.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.

Click here for a copy of the position descriptionCLOSING 28/08/2025

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]

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