About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and driven individual to join our Waste Planning and Strategy Team as a Project Officer.
This role will support the development and improvement of critical waste, recycling, and circular economy-related plans, projects, policies, and strategies so they can effectively respond to the City's current and emerging needs and react to future changes in the industry and community.
* Support the development of plans and strategies for the implementation of new and the improvement of existing waste, recycling, circular-economy, and related services.
* Guide key strategic waste, recycling, circular-economy, and cleansing projects so they provide the City with the direction and resources needed to address issues and challenges.
* Assist internal and external stakeholders to improve waste management in existing and future developments.
* Assist with the development of waste-related tender specifications and service agreements and provide support for the procurement processes to secure those services.
* Provide strategic and specialist advice to local governments, industry, and community on waste-related issues and solutions.
* Assist with identifying achievable, creative, and innovative opportunities and solutions that will respond to the critical waste issues affecting the local government area and the state.
* Build partnerships and work in collaboration with stakeholders to achieve objectives.
You Will Have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management, Science, or similar, and/or relevant industry experience supported by waste and resource recovery experience.
* Previous experience in and demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends in the waste, recycling, and circular-economy sectors.
* Demonstrated understanding of waste-related legislation, policy, procedures, and contract management.
* Proven skills and experience in project management including planning, establishing priorities, allocation, and management of resources and budget evaluation.
* Demonstrated skills, experience, and critical thinking in the development of planning and strategy documents and delivery of strategic waste, recycling, and/or circular-economy projects.
* High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer service.
* Demonstrated experience in report writing, including ability to measure, evaluate, and meet reporting requirements.
* High level of computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
* Strong organisational skills, accurate record keeping, and a methodical approach.
* High level of problem-solving and evaluation skills.
What We Offer
An attractive remuneration package.
Embrace a better work-life balance with our accrued time off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
Paid parental leave options.
Access to our employee health and wellbeing programs.