Sustainable Waste Management Officer - Rockdale, Australia - Bayside City Council

Bayside City Council

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Rockdale, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Deadline:
Monday 22 May 2023

Be part of an innovate team that provides leading resource recovery and circular economy solutions for the community
Full Time Permanent position (35 hours per week) enjoy a 9day fortnight
Join a diverse and familyfriendly work environment

- $88,276 to $98,869 per annum plus superannuation

5 minutes to sunny Maroubra Beach and adjacent to Southlands Shopping Centre

About the role

Council's Environment and Resilience team is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative officer who is interested in facilitating improved environmental, social and economic outcomes through sustainable resource recovery solutions, behavioural change and circular economy principles.

This role is responsible for working with the Manager, Coordinator and staff to implement Sustainable Waste Management Strategy and Action Plans including projects and initiatives that result in leading and sustainable solutions.

This role will assist with the research, develop and implement strategies, policies, procedures, programs based on the principles of sustainable waste management and resource recovery to transform Bayside City towards a zero waste and circular economy future.

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued.

We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

About You

You can expect to:

Develop, implement and evaluate sustainable waste management projects and programs under the guidance of the Coordinator and/or Manager Environment & Resilience.
Implement and evaluate Community Environmental Education Programs in collaboration with Environment and Resilience teams.
Conduct research, surveys, audits, analytics and reporting on waste management and resource recovery.
Deliver successful sustainable waste management projects and programs that balance all stakeholder interests and legislative requirements in a sensitive environment.
Identify and develop new initiatives/measures to improve performance of waste management and resource recovery towards net zero waste and circular economy.
Supervise projects and strategic initiatives to facilitate sustainable waste management, resource recovery and circular economy.

We are looking for someone who has:

Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent recognised tertiary qualification in environmental management, environmental science, sustainability or related discipline with proven experience in delivery across similar areas.
Demonstrated experience in effectively developing and supervising/managing projects within relevant fields, using an evidence based approach and/or economic modelling.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of waste avoidance and resource recovery, and of environmental sustainability issues.
Sound knowledge of the waste and recycling industry, particularly as it relates to and impacts upon, the activities and responsibilities of local government.
Proven experience in managing community and other stakeholder liaison and involvement.
Sound knowledge and experience in community engagement and behaviour change with the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external.

Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

3 extra days off during Christmas each year
15 days sick leave each year
2 days health and wellbeing leave
Gym membership discounts
Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Deadline:
Monday 22 May 2023

Salary Range:

- $88,276 - $98,869 per annum, plus 10.5% superannuation

Enquiries:
Patricia Chamberlain - Coordinator - Sustainable Waste Management on

Council is committed to the health and safety of its employees and addressing risks of COVID19 in the workplace. Council's COVID19 Vaccination Policy requires all workers to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID19 vaccine before commencing employment._
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position._
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment._