Litter Prevention Officer

Litter Prevention Officer 
Casual role, full time hours 
Contract dates: 3rd November 2025 - 9th January 2026


About the Company
We are partnering with a dedicated local government authority based in Preston, committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and vibrant community. Their focus is on preserving public spaces, enforcing local laws, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility and excellent service delivery, they aim to keep Preston’s community areas attractive and well-managed.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a proactive Litter Enforcement Officer on behalf of our client in Preston. This fixed-term opportunity runs from early November 2025 through to January 2026, perfect for someone eager to contribute to community wellbeing and environmental protection. The primary purpose of this role is to oversee litter and illegal dumping issues, ensuring offenders are held accountable while supporting community education initiatives.
If you’re passionate about making a tangible difference in your community, this is a fantastic chance to get involved in a role that combines enforcement, community service, and environmental stewardship.
Key Responsibilities include:

• Investigating reports of illegal dumping and rubbish dumping across Preston’s public spaces, roads, and car parks.
• Monitoring known hot spots to deter littering and gathering evidence through video footage or other means.
• Issuing notices to comply and infringement notices in line with relevant legislation, and prosecuting offenders when necessary.
• Attending court to give evidence and preparing reports for prosecutions.
• Staying informed about legislative changes affecting litter enforcement and smoothly adapting to new requirements.
• Collaborating with external agencies like EPA, police, Vic Roads, and legal bodies to support enforcement and community initiatives.
• Providing friendly, professional service to community members and internal teams.
• Educating the public about local laws and encouraging community participation in litter reduction efforts.

About You
The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has previous experience in enforcement, investigation, or a related community compliance role (or a genuine interest in community and environmental issues).
• Is familiar with relevant legislation, including the Environment Protection Act and local laws.
• Possesses excellent communication skills with a confident, approachable manner.
• Is well-organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing evidence and reports accurately.
• Can work independently, whilst also being a team player.
• Demonstrates a strong passion for maintaining clean, healthy public spaces and fostering community pride.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of community enforcement and environmental advocacy in Preston. If you’re enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply now!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.