Program Lead Zero Waste City

• $113,553 - $127,799 (dependent on skills & experience) + 10.5% Super
• Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated
• Join a dynamic and forward thinking team!
• Max term contract until 30 June 2023

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

The Waste and Recycling Branch manages the strategic direction and delivery of waste and recycling essential services within the municipality through the provision of contracted services, program delivery and policy development. The Circular Economy Team within the Waste and Recycling Branch is responsible for the development and delivery of programs related to the City of Melbourne’s’ Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy and most critically, is responsible for driving Circular Economy practices across the organisation and the municipality.

The Program Lead Zero Waste City will lead the reduction of waste to landfill and contamination across the various waste streams using data and developing programs that influence, educate and implement positive behavioural change. This position plays a key role in implementing circular economy programs while reducing waste to landfill and increasing city amenity across the Waste and Recycling Branch.

What you will bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Proven ability to problem solve and make evidence-based decisions, using research, data management analysis and insights to support strategies.
• High level project management skills and proven ability to concurrently project manage a number of different work streams on time and on budget.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to drive initiatives to ensure the required outcome is achieved.
• Ability to confidently liaise internally to build relationships, achieve cooperation, work inclusively, gain and share knowledge and experience and, discuss and resolve issues.
• A proactive attitude and approach to problem solving including demonstrated experience and knowledge in continuous improvement and change management methodologies.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience to an equivalent level.
• Experience in data analysis, communications, education and behavioural change programs.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.

It is a mandatory requirement of the City Of Melbourne for all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘What you will bring…’

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 18 December 2022.

For further information about the position, please refer to the position description attached, or by contacting Rachael via email:

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