ABOUT BOOMERANG ALLIANCE

The Boomerang Alliance was formed in 2003 with the aim of a zero-waste society. We are a national non-profit organisation advocating for waste reduction and resource recovery. Our campaign work has covered issues such as beverage and plastic bag litter, toxic tyres, electronic waste, plastic packaging, and circular economics. Our network includes 51 national and state environment groups and many community organisations.

A key current focus is on litter, particularly plastic pollution. Previously our aim has been the introduction of container deposit schemes for beverage containers in each state, and the phase-out of single-use plastic bags. With the implementation of these now in most Australian states and territories, Boomerang Alliance has been addressing other single-use, fossil-fuel based plastics commonly found in the waste and litter stream, including being actively involved in single-use plastic bans in most states.

PLASTIC FREE PLACES

Boomerang Alliance’s Plastic Free Places (PFP) program was established in 2018 as a community-focused program to promote the switch from single-use, disposable plastic takeaway products to better practices and alternatives. Utilising extensive experience gained through over 20 PFP projects across seven states & territories, the program directly engages with food retailers and other identified sectors to facilitate the transition away from key single-use plastic food service items. Our preference is for solutions that reuse and avoid single-use, over a switch to better single-use alternatives.

The combined impact across all our programs is over 21 million pieces of single-use plastic eliminated.

REUSABLE WORKPLACES

We are undertaking an exclusive and exciting new project to introduce reusable practices (with an initial focus on coffee cups and lids) in select state government office buildings in Brisbane. The project will directly engage with key decision-makers to advise and assist the establishment of best practice reusable food ware by staff and visitors, helping to create a reusable workplace culture.

The coordinator will assist the establishment and implementation of the project within a draft framework and data methodology already developed by our experienced team.

The project is a pilot for our PFP program, and the chosen coordinator will be at the forefront of the reusables movement, helping to create a program which will inform the development of guides related to reusable food ware use in corporate and government offices, and serve as a template for a workplace program to be implemented in offices across Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Coordinator will be employed for 30 hours per week on a 52-week contract to deliver on the goals of the program. The position is home-based, but does require face-to-face engagement in Brisbane City, so the coordinator will need to live in or within reasonable distance (45 mins) of the city. The role is flexible with days and hours, but a majority should be conducted Mon-Fri to fit in with suitable hours for government and business engagement.

The applicant will need access to a car or public transport, computer and phone to perform the requirements of the role. Allowances for phone + fuel/parking/public transport are provided.

The base rate is $40 an hour + 11% SGC superannuation personal/carers leave entitlements, annual leave & loading, paid fortnightly.

The position will commence in September 2023. All training and on-going support will be provided.

With support from our experienced national team, the Coordinator will focus on the implementation of the project, with specific tasks including:

• Stakeholder consultation to understand challenges and assist to develop a joint plan.
• Scoping and implementation of reusable cup/container systems.
• Working with office managers to implement workplace practices that support reusable cup/container use.
• Utilising behaviour change principals to assist in the creation of communication materials to encourage participation of office staff.
• Production of social media and digital communications to support the project.
• Liaison and on-boarding of local cafes frequented by staff to participate in the program.

• Implementation of the data collection system, and collection and recording of data (note: data collection methodology has been pre-developed, and includes staff surveys, bin audits, observations of staff activities, and cafe surveys/data).
• Production of content for written case studies and guides.
• Media and public spokesperson representation of the project where required.

The coordinator will report to the PFP Program Manager, who is responsible for overseeing the program.

Note: this role suits someone with high degree of initiative, who is comfortable with a flexible working environment and team support delivered remotely.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Experience and confidence engaging with government stakeholders.
• Experience in the production of digital communications material (e.g. social media).
• Experience with data collection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• An interest in waste and plastic pollution issues.

Desirable

• A bachelor’s degree qualification, preferably related to an environment or communications field.
• Project management experience.
• An understanding of human behaviour change principals.
• An understanding of the reusable packaging space.

If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected] using the subject line: Reusable Workplace Coordinator - Brisbane enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. That is, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with work permission.