Georges River Council is seeking an experienced and passionate waste professional to come onboard in our key education role, where collaboration is the key to success.

The Role

As Waste Education Officer you will develop, implement and deliver community education addressing a range of waste management, minimisation and recycling initiatives.

The successful candidate will also work at a strategic level, developing and implementing a Waste Education Strategy in line with Council’s 2021-40 Waste Strategy.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, Full-Time - 70 hours per fortnight  
• Salary from $87,770.80 - $101,695.64 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)   
• Leaseback vehicle
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Hybrid working arrangements, including work from home up to 2 days per week 
• Located in Hurstville CBD – 5-minute walk to train station
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave 
• Fitness Passport Program (subsidised gym membership) 
• Enjoy other Council benefits such as flu-vaccinations, health checks and more

The successful candidate will have

• Extensive experience working within the waste or resource recovery industry or tertiary qualifications in environmental education, communications or a similar field
• High-level verbal and written communication skills
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills and ability to liaise effectively, professionally and build relationships with external bodies, internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously to meet given targets
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute proactively within a team environment
• Flexibility to work outside of and in addition to usual hours of work
• Ability to provide efficient and effective customer service
• Sound expertise in Microsoft Office applications
• Class C Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Ability to speak a community Language – i.e. Cantonese, and or Mandarin
• Project Management and Implementation skills
• Local Government experience

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Cheryl Hounslow, Team Leader Waste on 02 9330 9506.

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Applications must be completed and submitted via our website.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

 Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.