Resource Recovery Education & Projects Officer

Resource Recovery Education and Projects Officer

• Permanent full time position, 35 hours per week
• Attractive salary between $1,649.10 - 1,785.10 per week + 11% superannuation
• Generous professional development opportunities

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started. 

About us:

Campbelltown City Council is preparing for the next 20 year regional processing/disposal procurement project (Project 24) and a dedicated education officer has been identified to improve source separation and Resource Recovery across the community. The education officer will focus on preparing the community for best practice Resource Recovery in the lead up to the next contract.

About the role:

We are seeking a permanent full time Resource Recovery Education and Projects Officer, focusing on improving the quality of dry recyclables/garden organics and will work in conjunction with our MUD Waste Management Officer to address the quality of kerbside materials from medium and high density, multi-dwelling/mixed use residential developments and public housing developments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive job-related experience in Resource Recovery and waste management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the waste management industry, current government policy on waste and Resource Recovery, and technical issues regarding domestic waste services.
• Experience in coordination and delivery of projects.
• Experience in providing a high level of customer service and resolving obstacles to service delivery.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in networking and building relationships with internal business units and external agencies.
• Current Class C drivers licence.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Permanent full time position, 35 hours per week
• An attractive salary between $1,649.10 - $1,785.10 per week + 11% superannuation
• Flexible work conditions
• Generous leave provisions, including Long Service Leave after 5 years.
• Generous professional development opportunities, including study assistance and study leave
• Free onsite parking

Key contact: For further information on this position please contact Tharun Kesavan, Resource Recovery and Waste Coordinator, on 4645 4210.

Applications close: Monday 1 April 2024

Sound like you? Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.