Waste Education - Geelong, Australia - City of Greater Geelong

City of Greater Geelong

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Geelong, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

Waste Education & Projects Officer:

Job no: 497636

Work type:
Temporary Full Time

Classification:
Band 6 ($88,493 - $95,456 pa)

Categories:
Project Management, Environment & Sustainability, Local Laws, Compliance & Regulation

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
At City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community.

We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung country such a great place to live, work and study.

We're going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better.

From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we've built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.

Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it's important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.

We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.

If you're excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit
apply - we'd love to meet you

About the role

In this role you will play a key role in the Sustainable Waste Services team, engaging with the community on recycling matters, developing and implementing education and advertising campaigns and performing analysis and reporting on recycling trends within the community.

Key responsibilities include:

Design and implement campaigns that will support Council's policy objectives for sustainable waste management and circular economy programs and the capacity of Waste Management Services.
Respond to and maintain a register of community waste queries to promote a good understanding of positive waste habits in the region.
Identify, communicate and promote information to the community that will improve the sustainability of waste management services.
Review the effectiveness of campaigns to positively impact on resident and customer behaviour and take appropriate action in the design, implementation and/or modification of future campaigns.
Work with stakeholders to support the successful implementation of the kerbside inspection program and other waste initiatives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced communications profession, with exposure to the development of training/education programs.

You will be confident engaging with a diverse range of people, have an outgoing personality and be results/solutions focused.

Demonstrated experience in supporting and resourcing of community engagement and capacity building activities.
Experience in contributing to policy development and campaign design and development.
Problemsolving skills and demonstrated capacity to adapt strategies and activities appropriately.
Experience in the use of digital marketing platforms
Knowledge and understanding of current 'best practice' in collection and disposal of waste and resource management.
Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Education, Social Sciences, Community development or related fields and/or suitable relevant experience in communications or community education programs.

A career with us
With flexible working options, our people have choice in how and where they work. Our employees connect with us from across the Greater Geelong region and beyond.

Central Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning 'speak and talk together' in local Wadawurrung language.

Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.

We're committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

We offer:
- flexible work arrangements including RDO options in specified work areas
- salary sacrificing and novated lease options
- cultural and ceremonial leave
- study leave
- paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave

IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave

- training and career development opportunities
- a healthy and safe environment
- our employee wellbeing program
- corporate membership rates for health insurance
- corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities

Applications and Enquiries
Applications close Sunday 8th January at 11.55 pm.