Waste and Resource Recovery Officer

Contribute to sustainable waste management and environmental protection.  Lead projects that have a tangible impact on the community and environment  ($90, 813 - 107, 600) + Super + monthly ADO  Together, Different Future  As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.  We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.  About the opportunity Join our Waste team as a Waste Resource and Recovery Officer. You'll be at the forefront of developing and managing innovative community waste minimisation and litter prevention education programs.  You will make an impact by  Developing and managing comprehensive community waste minimisation, resource recovery and litter prevention education programs.  Manage waste related projects and actions as defined by Council’s Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy. Assisting with the supervision and monitoring contracts for waste education, collection and disposal services.  Creating and implementing promotional and educational activities for waste services.  Collaborating with state government and stakeholders to align with Recycling Victoria Policy.  What you will bring  Strong project management skills with experience in community education programs.  Knowledge of waste collection, disposal, recycling and waste minimisation methods and relevant legislation applicable to these activities.  Demonstrated skills, qualifications and experience in a relevant waste, environmental or education field.  Excellent communication skills for developing educational materials and liaising with stakeholders.  Ability to manage contracts and oversee service delivery.  Strong relationship-building skills with community and stakeholder groups Why work with us  Activity based and hybrid work model.  Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  To apply  Please complete the online application form, including uploading your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  Applications close, 31st  May 2025 For further information regarding the role please contact Kerrie Lamble, Team Leader Waste Services on 5943 4539 or refer to the position description.   Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.   All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.   You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.     Position Description AUD Officer 3809

Waste and Resource Recovery Officer

  • Contribute to sustainable waste management and environmental protection.  
  • Lead projects that have a tangible impact on the community and environment  
  • ($90, 813 - 107, 600) + Super + monthly ADO  

Together, Different Future  

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.  

We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.  

About the opportunity 

Join our Waste team as a Waste Resource and Recovery Officer. You'll be at the forefront of developing and managing innovative community waste minimisation and litter prevention education programs.  

You will make an impact by  

  • Developing and managing comprehensive community waste minimisation, resource recovery and litter prevention education programs.  
  • Manage waste related projects and actions as defined by Council’s Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy. 
  • Assisting with the supervision and monitoring contracts for waste education, collection and disposal services.  
  • Creating and implementing promotional and educational activities for waste services.  
  • Collaborating with state government and stakeholders to align with Recycling Victoria Policy.  

What you will bring  

  • Strong project management skills with experience in community education programs.  
  • Knowledge of waste collection, disposal, recycling and waste minimisation methods and relevant legislation applicable to these activities.  
  • Demonstrated skills, qualifications and experience in a relevant waste, environmental or education field.  
  • Excellent communication skills for developing educational materials and liaising with stakeholders.  
  • Ability to manage contracts and oversee service delivery.  
  • Strong relationship-building skills with community and stakeholder groups 

Why work with us  

  • Activity based and hybrid work model.  
  • Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  
  • A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  
  • A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  
  • Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  

To apply  

  • Please complete the online application form, including uploading your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  
  • Applications close, 31st  May 2025 
  • For further information regarding the role please contact Kerrie Lamble, Team Leader Waste Services on 5943 4539 or refer to the position description.  

 Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  

 All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.  

 You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.  

 

 

 

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