Circular Economy Programs Officer – Waste and Resource Recovery
Location: Doncaster East
Department: Sustainable Futures
Compensation: Annual Package AUD $98,436.00 - $107,293.00
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
* Permanent Full-time position
* Band 6: $98k- $107k + 12% Superannuation
* Based in Doncaster East
Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join our positive and friendly team, responsible for delivering waste and litter services across the municipality.
We are looking for someone to develop and deliver innovative programs aimed at reducing waste, increasing recycling, reducing contamination and eliminating litter in line with the State Government's Circular Economy Policy.
About the role
Our Waste and Resource Recovery Team is seeking a passionate, community‐focused professional to help deliver innovative waste and recycling programs that support the transition to a circular economy. This role plays a vital part in reducing waste, increasing recycling, minimising contamination, and eliminating litter across the municipality, in alignment with the State Government's Circular Economy Policy.
Working closely with internal teams, external partners and the community, you will drive positive behaviour change through education, engagement and practical, on‐the‐ground initiatives.
You are a motivated professional with a proven track record in delivering high‐quality community engagement and behaviour change programs. You are an attentive listener with strong written and verbal communication skills, and you thrive in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment. Your ability to build effective relationships enables you to confidently engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including community members, contractors, businesses and government partners.
Skills and experience
* Qualification in a relevant field or several years of applicable experience in the areas of environmental education and behaviour change projects and initiatives.
* An experienced listener with high level skills in communication.
* Advanced oral, written and listening communication skills, including public speaking.
* A team player, committed to best practice and continuous improvement.
* Demonstrated skills in time management and able to work alone and as part of a small team.
* Solutions focused with proven ability to problem‐solve complex issues.
* An ability to work well within a team and successfully contribute to work area outcomes.
* Proficiency with computers and using Microsoft Office Applications.
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to work some evening and weekend work.
* Current Working with Children's Check.
Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
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