Waste Engagement Officer (Sydney) (City of Sydney)

Why Join Us?
- Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week
- Salary: $94,870
- $109,****** p.a. plus 12% Super
- Based in Alexandria
- Community focused, values driven service
- Close to public transport
- A supportive and inclusive work culture
- Wellness programs: flu shots, skin checks, annual wellbeing fair
- Access to Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships In This Role, You Will:
- Develop and implement programs and projects aligned to the ********* Resource Recovery & Waste Strategy
- Design initiatives using behaviour change principles to increase resource recovery and waste services uptake
- Deliver education and engagement initiatives that promote waste avoidance and reduction
- Support improved recycling practices and contamination reduction
- Coordinate activities that ensure secure and compliant waste disposal
- Monitor programs performance and report outcomes
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to increase circularity What You'll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. science, sustainability education, environmental management, communications and social sciences) or demonstrated equivalent competencies gained through extensive work experience.
- A sound understanding of current environmental and/or waste management issues relevant to local government.
- Experience in applying behaviour change frameworks and interventions that leverage attitudes and behaviours towards positive environmental outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience to effectively manage and evaluate waste and/or environmental projects and programs within budget and agreed timeframe.
- Demonstrated experience in communicating with residents and community groups.
- An ability to identify and develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills including group facilitation skills, and skills in promotion and engagement.
- Class C Driver's Licence.
- Understanding of and commitment to EEO. Equal Employment Chance We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life stages. Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Contact For more information, contact Flavia Evans, Manager, Waste Operations & Engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtl1y