Waste Technical Officer

• Full Time | 76 hours per fortnight
• Two year fixed term contract
• Salary from $84,294 to $91,109 per annum, plus superannuation
• Exciting opportunity to develop and deliver the new Bookable Bulk project within the City of Wanneroo

About the position

The City is seeking a Waste Technical Officer to join its Waste Services team to develop, deliver and evaluate waste compliance programs, initiatives and learning resources that promote positive waste and recycling choices, and support the City's Strategic Waste Management Plan.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager in Waste Services, you will work in partnership with stakeholders to develop and implement engagement plans and learning resources supporting the City's new Bookable Bulk program (pre-booked bulk collection).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating waste compliance programs, initiatives and learning resources that enable achievement of the Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan.
• Researching, analysing and reviewing waste management and education issues, and recommending evidence based options and solutions for improvement and mitigation.
• Liaising with residents to promote waste reduction and recycling and implementing programs providing a community-friendly waste collection and disposal service.
• Investigating illegal dumping, which includes collecting evidence for prosecutions, ensuring compliance with waste collection requirements and conducting bin audits.

About you

You will be passionate about developing, implementing and evaluating education and compliance programmes. To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Qualification in relevant discipline, such as Environmental Science, Sustainability or Education is desirable.
• Relevant experience in a similar role is required.
• Intermediate experience in the efficient utilisation of information systems and technology.
• Intermediate computing, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Intermediate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Intermediate customer service skills.
• Intermediate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate research and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of the practical application of occupational health and safety measures in the workplace, including operations where interaction with members of the public may be reasonably expected to occur.
• C class Drivers Licence.

About the City of Wanneroo

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• five weeks annual leave
• free on-site parking;
• a work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• professional development opportunities;
• an inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• an opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

To find out more about our benefits, click here!

Interested?

If this position sounds like your next career step - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Reference Number: 19444

Close date: 8 March 2024 (8:59pm AWST).
Position Description:  Waste Technical Officer PD - January 2024.pdf

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.
For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Kylie Howarth, Senior Project Manager on 9405 5348.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.