Waste Engagement Officer

• Permanent Full-time – 35 hours per week
• Salary: $85,034 - $97,790p.a. plus 11% Superannuation

About Us
Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world-famous Bondi Beach and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.

Benefits of Working at Waverley

• WFH 2 days a week
• Professional development opportunities
• Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities
• Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits

The Role

The Waste Engagement Officer is responsible for developing and implementing education and engagement strategies that support the effective and efficient delivery of Council’s waste services and contribute to a zero waste Waverley. This position is responsible for the delivery of projects and programs aimed at waste avoidance and minimisation, recycling improvement, resource recovery, litter and illegal dumping prevention.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. 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 behavior change frameworks and interventions that leverage attitudes and behaviors towards positive environmental outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience to effectively manage waste and/or environmental projects and programs within budget and agreed timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating with residents and community groups.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Flavia Evans on 9083 8645

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at **@waverley.nsw.gov.au