Waste Project Officer

Temporary Full Time up to 2 years.

Salary: $90,623 to $101,416 per annum (based on a 70 hour fortnight), plus superannuation and a 9-day fortnight with hybrid work from home arrangements.

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Do you want to be part of a busy high-performance team? Are you an experienced community educator in waste or sustainability, able to plan and implement dynamic and effective community engagement programs and projects? Then this could be the role for you!

About us

Hornsby Shire is located on Sydney's upper north shore, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. Known as the ‘Bushland Shire’, our local government area is characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves and rural landscape. The rest of the Shire combines urban, rural and open spaces.

Hornsby Council's Waste Branch is responsible for the implementation of Waste Matters Strategy programs, projects and initiatives, as well as core education on domestic waste services. This role will require you to have a sound working knowledge of local government waste management and resource recovery and the ability to contribute to strategic activities.

About the role

Key responsibilities of the position include;

• Developing and delivering a broad range of waste related community and stakeholder engagement, education and communications activities, materials and collateral
• Strategic planning, research, policy development, project management, data management and reporting activities
• Managing project budgets, consultancies and service providers as required

About you

• Tertiary degree qualifications in community development, environment, sustainability, natural resource management or demonstrated equivalent experience are required

A sound working knowledge of local government waste management and resource recovery and the ability to contribute to strategic activities is required. Experience in project management, community engagement, education and communications and the ability to develop a broad range of collateral and support materials is essential.

Your ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, creativity and innovation capabilities will be most sought after.

In exchange for your skills and experience, we offer a supportive team environment and access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits of working with us!

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic culture with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance. Visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/careers and click on "what we offer" to learn about the wonderful benefits available at Hornsby Council.

Please note that you must be double vaccinated to work in this position and to attend an interview.

You will be required to have a current Working with Children Check to work in this position.

For further information, please contact Michael Neville, Team Leader, Strategy, Projects and Education, on 9847 4868.

Closing date: 18 October 2024, 11.30pm

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