Division: CITY SERVICES 

Unit: CLEANSING & WASTE SERVICE
Section:  RESOURCE RECOVERY 
Salary:  AUD 91,426 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent 
Employment arrangement: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Location: Sydney (Alexandria and CBD)

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 – developing a green, global and connected city.

Waste Program Officer

Would you like to deliver innovative and practical resource recovery solutions to residential communities in the City of Sydney?

This exciting role is for a person who is passionate about sustainability, solutions focused and is enthusiastic about working with the community to create lasting change through improved waste management and resource recovery practices.

You will be responsible for project managing and delivering a range of resource recovery projects that improve recycling and waste management for residents through infrastructure improvements, planning and community engagement programs.

We are seeking a Waste Program Officer to:

• Increase recycling rates by implementing best practice waste and recycling systems and programs throughout the City of Sydney.
• Coordinate operational, educational and behaviour change programs for the residential community that focuses on increasing resource recovery, reducing contamination and improved waste management outcomes.
• Review and provide advice on waste management plans for development applications in line with the City’s planning and waste policies and strategies.
• Provide advanced stakeholder management and education to strata bodies, multi-unit communities and other key stakeholder groups to achieve better waste outcomes for residents across the City.

To be successful you will hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and extensive experience and knowledge in waste projects, waste management and/or waste education.

Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about serving our community? The City of Sydney might be the right career move for you.

To apply:  Click on 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and address the essential criteria (selection criteria) as stated within the position description that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

This role will require you to complete a pre-employment health declaration form.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

Applications must be made online via the City’s website by 11.59pm on 30th January 2019.

For further information contact: Kath McLaughlin, Resource Recovery Manager on 0280196908.

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.