We are looking for a motivated, passionate and experienced waste educator to join our Gregadoo Waste Management team!

As the Waste Education Officer, you will provide quality and sustainable waste management services in line with Council's Resource Recovery Strategies and Kerbside Waste Contracts, whilst providing divisional support to the Waste Management Team. This role will help implement new solid waste management strategies and provide assistance with change management practices within the community.

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What we will offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position available (35 hours per week).
• Remuneration package of $3,145.50 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,774.60 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
• Access to Council's Flexible Work Arrangement.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.

As the Waste Education Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and implement waste education programs and strategies to improve Waste Management across the Local Government Area (LGA).
• Develop an annual Waste Education Program for delivery across the LGA.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, council stakeholders and external clients, developing and delivering education related program to build awareness.
• Content development and maintenance of Council's Waste information through social media, website and other collateral.
• Liaise with operational staff and contractors on waste procedure and performance and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Council's communication, engagement and graphic design teams to create materials and education programs that support waste education initiatives.
• Through the contractor compliance obligations monitor and report incorrect allocation of rubbish across the three-bin system.
• Apply for grant opportunities as they relate to Waste Education.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and promotional materials.

As the successful applicant, you will hold:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role e.g. Communications, Engagement or Education qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience within a similar role.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• General Construction Induction Training Card.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding in solid waste management including previous experience developing new strategies, management plans and policies.
• Sound time management, organisational, financial, administrative and business planning skills.
• Highly developed communication skills (oral and written).

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 16 March 2025 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 24 March 2025.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Tammie Cook, Supervisor Solid Waste, on 02 6926 9165 or 0437 701 447.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.