We are seeking an enthusiastic and community-focused Waste Education Officer to support the delivery of waste education and waste minimisation initiatives across a local government area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability, community engagement, environmental education, and behaviour change programs.
About the Role Working within a collaborative waste management team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative waste education programs that encourage best-practice waste management and resource recovery within the community.
You will engage with residents, schools, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders to promote waste minimisation initiatives and support environmental outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and promote community clean-up events and environmental initiatives
- Develop and deliver waste education programs and educational materials
- Engage with community groups, schools, businesses and residents
- Conduct community awareness campaigns promoting waste reduction and recycling
- Coordinate kerbside bin auditing programs and follow-up education activities
- Provide high-quality customer service and waste management advice
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, community organisations and government agencies
- Assist with data collection, reporting and program evaluation
- Identify opportunities for external funding and support for sustainability initiatives
- Qualifications and/or experience in environmental management, sustainability, education, project management, community engagement, customer service or a related field
- Experience developing, coordinating and delivering education or community engagement programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities
- Demonstrated customer service, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational and project coordination capabilities
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Current Driver's Licence
- Waste management or resource recovery programs
- Community development and behavioural change initiatives
- Environmental education
- Event coordination
- Grant or funding application preparation
- Local government experience
- Immediate start
- Initial 4-week assignment with potential extension
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
- Opportunity to make a positive environmental impact within the community
- Supportive team environment
- Diverse and rewarding role with a mix of office-based and community engagement activities
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.
