• JOB TYPE:​​ Permanent part-time
• LOCATION: ​​Reverse Garbage, 30 Carrington Road, Marrickville
• REPORTS TO: ​CEO
• DIRECT REPORTS: ​Casual Educators
• Hours: ​​​22.5 hrs per week (3 x 7.5 hour days)

Reverse Garbage was established close to 50 years ago by a group of enterprising local teachers motivated to reduce their community’s impact on the environment, by salvaging discarded industrial resources from local factories and reusing the materials in their classrooms.  

Today, the self-funded, not-for-profit organisation has evolved into Australia’s largest creative reuse and sustainability education centre, comprising a retail warehouse, which is open 7 days per week. The site also includes an Education Hub with two fun and quirky learning spaces, plus an outdoor terrace and edible garden.  

RG attracts a diverse range of customers, including artists, crafters, home renovators, students and educators, with many travelling far and wide for an eclectic and unique shopping experience. Through our retail operation we divert close to 60,000 tonnes of waste from landfill per year, and host close to 14,000 participants through our various educational offerings and public programs. 

Our small but diverse team is made up of interesting, dynamic and creative people who each bring something different to the organisation. 

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Community education is at the forefront of our philosophy and ethos. RG Education provides engaging and interactive programs from early childhood through to adults which empower and educate participants on reuse and sustainability best practice. We work in partnership with schools, children's services providers, as well as with TAFE and universities to deliver our services. We also offer community education activities directly to the public, with a focus on creativity, upskilling and visual arts - all designed to promote reuse.

RG Education generates revenue, which is then reinvested back into the organisation to contribute to operational costs including accounting; marketing etc.

Key duties include:

• Education booking management
• Quoting and invoicing
• Addressing education enquiries via email and over the phone
• Casual staff management
• Database maintenance
• Assist in generating and establishing new leads and partnerships to sustain continued growth of RG Education
• Work collaboratively with RG staff to source reuse materials for programs and workshops
• Coordinate WHS for both onsite and offsite programs

Additional Responsibilities

• Facilitation and organisation of special projects and big events
• Grant project assistance as needed
• Assistance with EDM and marketing for education programming
• Collaboration with education programs developer for public programming 

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated creativity, adaptability and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment 
• Ability to manage a team of casual staff
• Customer service skills and the ability to respond to queries in a timely and professional manner
• Demonstrated confidence using social media, cloud-based software and related computing and communication technology 
• Ability to introduce achievable admin systems and processes
• Familiarity discussing WH&S with clients in varied contexts
• Attention to detail across a broad range of projects

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of reuse principles and a commitment to sustainability
• Creative thinking, innovative and good at problem solving
• A passion for an inclusive and sustainable community
• Knowledge of/experience in the not-for-profit sector or similar
• Proficiency across a range of programs including but not limited to: HubSpot, Xero, Sling (or equivalent), Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

ESSENTIAL

• A valid NSW/or equivalent driver's licence
• A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) 

OPERATIONAL & HUMAN RESOURCES

• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Fulfil obligations under the RG Code of Conduct
• Positive attitude towards contributing to a dynamic team environment 

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

• Actively promote safety and safe work practices
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace and ensure elimination and reduction of risk 

ADVOCACY, PROMOTION, EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS

• Ensure the positive promotion and protection of the Reverse Garbage brand