Waste Recovery Officer

Full Time Permanent Position

Band 5 Salary: $78,456.56 - $90,192.96 plus 11.5% superannuation

Department: Sustainability and Environment

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

We are seeking a motivated and community focused Waste Recovery Officer to support and enhance circular economy and resource recovery outcomes and assist in the delivery of waste services across the municipality.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability through education, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

About this Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in developing, implementing, maintaining, and reporting on policies and programs to deliver and enhance recycling and waste management, including kerbside waste services and transfer stations.
• Delivering community education and awareness campaigns on resource recovery and circular economy issues, including kerbside reform and new recycling initiatives.
• Attending schools, community events, and forums to promote sustainable waste practices.
• Liaising with waste and recycling contractors to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Supporting contractors in resolving operational and contractual challenges.
• Monitoring and reporting on contracted services, including conducting and documenting audits.
• Supporting the transition of services and programs in line with the Victorian Government's Recycling Victoria Policy and regulations.

About You

You have highly developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently to achieve organisational outcomes. Exposure to managing resource recovery projects, with experience in waste and/or recycling systems is highly desirable.

You will also have:

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent experience and work skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in developing and delivering community education campaigns and events.
• Ability to manage resource recovery projects with support; prior experience in waste and recycling projects is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated administrative experience with transferable skills.
• Prior experience in local government or a similar environment is desirable.
• A current driver's license.

To apply

Please apply via the Latrobe City Council website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers. Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 3 July 2025.

Contact Ruth Harper, Manager Sustainability and Environment on 0418 928 534 for a confidential discussion.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at[email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at[email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.