• Award: Social and Community Services Level 3, Pay Point 1 ($37.35 per hour + 11.5% superannuation)
• Hours of Work: 20 hours per week over Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday.
• Length of Contract: 12 months with potential to extend

About the Canberra Environment Centre

We are a community-based environmental education centre that empowers people to create a sustainable future for the Canberra Community. We are located at Gungaderra Homestead, in Harrison, Gungahlin.

About the Recyclery

We are a community led second-hand bike shop that offers a space for the Canberra community to repair their bikes, as well as find affordable components, accessories and newly-serviced second-hand bikes for purchase. We are a social enterprise project of the Canberra Environment Centre (CEC).

The Recyclery aims to provide an affordable and sustainable alternative to buying a new bike, as well as to keep as many bikes as possible from landfill. We also provide a space for the Canberra community to learn to confidently maintain and service their bike, to become independent of fossil fuel-based transport and to help others to do the same.

The Recyclery is recruiting for one paid mechanic/manager who will have the support of the CEC team and has around 12+ volunteers.

We have a workshop, with most tools required for bike repair. The workshop is a social place, where we share knowledge and skills. This means we try to make everyone welcome to use the space and the resources. When we can, we are here to provide advice and help with repairs.

As a bike shop, we offer bikes usually priced between $100 and $500. These are second-hand bikes donated to us by the Canberra community and businesses. These bikes come to us in various states of disrepair, and we do the necessary repairs before sale.

We also take donations of parts, and so have a large stock of second-hand components and accessories. We also have a few wholesale accounts and offer some new parts and accessories.

More information is available online: canberraenvironment.org/the-recyclery.

Position Responsibilities

The Recyclery Manager is responsible for successful operation of the Recyclery, including leading volunteers, training people in bicycle repair, bicycle repair, marketing, sales and reporting.

• Repair donated bicycles and prepare them for sale
• Share knowledge of bicycle repairs and maintenance, and provide practical support to volunteers and general public who need to use the space and the tools
• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workshop space – this involves constant tidying, putting tools away and sorting of bikes and components
• Make wholesale orders and keep track of stock levels
• Make bike sales – including pricing bikes, helping customers select a bike that fits them and suits their needs, and adding accessories
• Contribute to the building of community at the Canberra Environment Centre, including through support of leading volunteers.
• Develop and present bike related workshops on site and at external locations eg "how to fix a puncture" activity.
• Work with the communications officer to manage marketing for the Recyclery.
• Reporting on the Recyclery’s operation to the Director, including on workplace health and safety, bike sales and volunteer engagement.
• Work with the Director to develop systems and procedures that will lead to the ongoing viability and growth of the Recyclery

Skills and experience

Experience in two or more of the following is essential:

• Bicycle Repair (qualifications desirable, not essential)
• Bicycle Fit and Sales
• Community Organisations and education

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with a diverse group of people.

The Candidate must hold:

• Current Driver's License
• Working with Vulnerable People Card (or have applied for)
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)