Waste Education Officer

Waste Education Officer

$78,231 - $90,312 pa (plus super)

Temporary Full Time (until 31 May 2024)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About You

ExcitingOpportunity Awaits You at City of Greater Dandenong's Waste Services Team!

Are you readyto make a positive impact and join a dynamic team? An incredible opportunityhas emerged within the Waste Services team at the City of Greater Dandenong! Weare currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to step into the role of WasteEducation Officer, as the current incumbent is on an extended leave break.

If you arepassionate about waste management and education, here's your chance tocontribute to our community's sustainability efforts. We invite expressions ofinterest from candidates eager to take on this rewarding role until May 31, 2024.

This is youropportunity to make a difference and be a valuable part of our dedicated team.Join us in fostering a greener and more environmentally conscious community.

Ready to takeon the challenge? Express your interest now and be a part of our commitment toa sustainable future.

About the Role

Theprimary objectives are to:

• To develop and implement waste minimisation, recycling andlitter promotional/ educational programs, incorporating:
• Development and maintenance of strategic alliances for waste minimisation, recycling, and litter promotional/ educational campaigns.
• Building effective partnerships with key stakeholders to deliveran effective waste and recycling program.
• Promoting a positive waste minimisation culture by facilitatingawareness and education to staff, contractors, targeted groups and linemanagement.

To Apply

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.

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You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 16th February 2024