Waste Education And Project Officer

The City of Subiaco is going through a transformation with significant change and evolution in terms of residential options, the commercial sector, retail, entertainment, leisure and recreation. Navigating this change in partnership with the community, business and stakeholders, whilst also celebrating Subiaco's heritage, history and culture is an exciting challenge.

The City of Subiaco are seeking a dynamic Waste Education and Project Officer with recent Project Management success, to join our small but committed team of Waste Champions.

Reporting to the Manager of Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance the successful applicant will provide education to our community relating to best waste management practises, and prepare, coordinate, and implement waste-related projects and initiatives.

The key responsibilities of this role:

• Assist the Coordinator Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance to prepare, supervise and control waste management programs under the guidance of the Manager Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance.
• Customer Service: respond by phone and email to all waste enquiries.
• Consult with the community, internal and external stakeholders on queries and issues relating to waste services provided by the City.
• Implement Waste Education and communication programs in collaboration with the City's Communications Team and the Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC).
• Organise, implement, and host City Waste Events.
• Manage waste data collection and reporting.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant qualifications or work experience in waste management and education
• Be a multi-tasking champion, able to adapt quickly to a fluid operational environment and land on your feet with Plan B, when necessary.
• Relish a busy, challenging, vibrant work environment?
• Pride yourself in your organisational ability to plan, prioritise and achieve outcomes to deadlines.
• Interact with peers and stakeholders using your excellent communication skills - written and spoken.
• Have experience establishing, developing, and maintaining policy, strategies, and procedures.
• Contract Management knowledge.
• Advanced ability to use computer systems such as Microsoft Suite, including Excel and Publisher. Authority, HPE Content Manager and Verint CRM are desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and fit into a variety of roles to meet the requirements of the branch and the organisation.

What the City of Subiaco can offer you: 

Your health and safety and well-being are our priority. We offer great benefits to help you achieve work-life balance and we're committed to equal opportunity employment.

• Up to five weeks of annual leave
• Rostered days off
• Sustainable travel allowance or a parking permit
• Free membership to Lords Recreation Centre
• Health Insurance Corporate Membership discounts
• Flexible working arrangements
• Superannuation co-contributions
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Social Club
• Novated lease and salary packaging options
• Learning and development options
• Paid study leave and tuition assistance
• Health assessments 

See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/your-council/who-we-are-en/working-here/benefits

Salary Range: $91,880 - $99,230 plus 11% employer superannuation and additional co-contribution to your superannuation.

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, and treated fairly with respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications, as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce. 

To apply:

Please follow the on-screen prompts to complete and submit your application. Provide you current CV and a cover letter telling us how you meet the requirements listed above. In order for your application to be taken into consideration, it must be submitted via the City of Subiaco recruitment platform.

Enquiries to Robert Wyllie - Manager Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance at ********@subiaco.wa.gov.au

If you would like to receive a full PDF copy of the position description, please send your request to ***********@subiaco.wa.gov.au, referencing this position title.

The estimated closure date is 16 May 2024 but we reserve the right to close the advertisement before this date. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.