Drive sustainable change in your community

Are you passionate about sustainability and making a real impact in waste management? The City of Canning is seeking a proactive and solutions-focused Waste Project Officer to support the implementation of our Strategic Waste Management Plan and lead innovative resource recovery projects that benefit our community and environment.

About the role

This role is responsible for delivering a range of waste and recycling initiatives that improve infrastructure, planning, and community engagement. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to embed best-practice waste management across operations and community life—through education, project delivery, and technical expertise.

What you’ll be doing:

Support the implementation and monitoring of the Strategic Waste Management Plan.

Manage and deliver waste improvement projects aligned with strategic goals.

Provide expert technical advice on waste and resource recovery.

Develop and deliver innovative solutions for waste reduction and recycling.

Prepare reports, proposals, and briefings based on evidence-based research.

Ensure projects comply with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation.

Champion waste education and provide training across the organisation.

Engage with the community and stakeholders to promote sustainable practices.

What you’ll focus on for the next 12 months:

Deliver the 2025/2026 Waste Education Plan including managing the Bin Tagging program, crafting communications and waste education messages for our diverse community and running a bi-monthly repair lab.

Develop and deliver behaviour change programs to assist residents to reduce waste and improve waste sorting

Coordinate community recycling hubs

What you will bring to the role:

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or a related field.

Experience in waste or environmental management, including project delivery.

Strong problem-solving and conceptual thinking skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience writing reports and engaging stakeholders.

Background in environmental education, communications, or promotion.

Experience implementing policy and strategy.

Proven ability to manage and deliver projects effectively.

A current WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence and National Police Clearance.

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City!

A maximum term full-time, 12-month contract in a welcoming and thriving council.

Monthly rostered day off with the ability to access a 9-day fortnight.

$87,219 - $97,630 per annum + super.

17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.

We match super contributions to help you save for your future.

Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.

Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!

Free on-site parking.

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.

Genuine commitment to learning and development.

Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Julie Brockman, Strategic Waste Officer on [email protected] for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5.00pm, 10 August 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.